Primitive Campsites At Cathedral Campground
It is located approximately halfway on the Cathedral Valley Loop Road. About 36 miles (57.9 km) from the visitor center, this primitive, no-fee campground has 6 sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is a pit toilet, but no water available. The campground is open year-round; however, visitors should check road conditions with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center prior to planning an overnight stay. The campground is at ~7,000 feet (2,133 m) in elevation, No reservations; first-come, first-served.
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Amenities & rules
| Dark sky | Inside Capitol Reef National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
The campground is located approximately halfway on the Cathedral Valley Loop Road. About 36 miles (57.9 km) from the visitor center. The roads to access the campground are unpaved and typically high clearance two wheel drive. Four wheel drive can be needed depending on conditions.
| Nearest town | Torrey, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.4746° N, 111.3673° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFremont River Rd Piles Rx
19 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSalina Canyon East Rx
23 mi from the campground · 17,375 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.8 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 6.5 miRiley Springs Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.7 miPole Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 2.2 miForsyth Driveway3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miMcDonald Basin3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 4.9 miGwt Alt (sand Cr- Deep Cr Spr) ↗10.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 5 miElkhorn-Deep Creek ↗6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Fishlake National Forest begins about 2.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.8 miFishlake National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,787,979 acres
- 8.5 miLower Last Chance Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 19,339 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Lesley Morrell Line Cabin and CorralBuilding · Torrey · 0.6 mi
- Cathedral Valley CorralStructure · Torrey · 1.2 mi
- Charles W. and Leah Lee HouseBuilding · Torrey · 12.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Primitive Campsites At Cathedral Campground?
No. Primitive Campsites At Cathedral Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground Official Website
How many sites does Primitive Campsites At Cathedral Campground have?
6 sites.
Source: Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground Official Website
Is Primitive Campsites At Cathedral Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Primitive Campsites At Cathedral Campground sits inside Capitol Reef National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is the nearest town to Primitive Campsites At Cathedral Campground?
Torrey, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Primitive Campsites At Cathedral Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Elkhorn Campground (4.9 mi, partly first-come), Sunglow Campground (12.3 mi), and Fruita Campground (14.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Primitive Campsites At Cathedral Campground in?
Primitive Campsites At Cathedral Campground is a Capitol Reef National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Capitol Reef National Park