Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground
Campground · Utah ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Capitol Reef National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 7,016 ft
- Elevation
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.
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. Call 435-425-3791 and follow the prompts for current road conditions.
38.47460, -111.36730 · 38°28'28.6"N 111°22'2.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 43 | 53 | 60 | 70 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 76 | 62 | 48 | 37 |
| Low °F | 22 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 46 | 56 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 41 | 29 | 21 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground?
- No. Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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