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Capitol Reef BLM - Cathedral Valley

Capitol Reef National Park · Torrey, UT

Operating window: Mar 1 – Nov 15 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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5,300 ft

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  • Address:Torrey, UT
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Dispersed camping on BLM land near Capitol Reef National Park. Access to Cathedral Valley with its towering monolithic sandstone formations. Extremely remote desert camping with expansive views of the Waterpocket Fold.

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Pet Policy

Pets allowed · Max 2 per site

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at Capitol Reef National Park

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Cottonwood Wash

Cottonwood Wash

3.2 mi
Jailhouse Rock/ Temple Rock

Jailhouse Rock/ Temple Rock

3.8 mi
Morrell Cabin

Morrell Cabin

0.2 mi
Fremont Gorge Overlook

Fremont Gorge Overlook

2.2 mi
Sunset Point

Sunset Point

0.4 mimoderate
Upper South Desert Overlook

Upper South Desert Overlook

0.2 mi

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Capitol Reef BLM - Cathedral Valley

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Bypass

Utah

0.1 mi
Trail
Grand Wash Trail via Northeast Trailhead

Grand Wash Trail via Northeast Trailhead

Utah

4.4 mi2,126 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Grand Wash Trail and Frying Pan Trail

Grand Wash Trail and Frying Pan Trail

Utah

12.1 mi5,194 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Hickman Bridge Trail

Hickman Bridge Trail

Utah

1.7 mi630 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Rim Overlook Trail

Rim Overlook Trail

Utah

4.1 mi1,654 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Navajo Knobs Trail

Navajo Knobs Trail

Utah

8.7 mi4,787 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Hunt context

Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page

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