Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground
Campground · Utah ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Capitol Reef National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 5,608 ft
- Elevation
It is located approximately 23 miles (37.0 km) south of Utah State Highway 24 on the Notom-Bullfrog Road and is at 5,500 feet (1,676 m) in elevation. This primitive, no-fee campground has five sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is also a pit toilet, but no water is available. The campground is open year-round, but visitors should check with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center for road conditions prior to planning an overnight stay. No reservations; first-come, first-served.
Getting there
The campground is located approximately 23 miles (37.0 km) south of Utah State Highway 24 on the Notom-Bullfrog Road and is at 5,500 feet (1,676 m) in elevation. The Notom-Bullfrog Road is paved for approximately 15 miles south of the highway then it turns to dirt. The road condition varies and a high clearance vehicle is usually needed. Call 435-425-3791 and follow the prompts for current road conditions.
38.00730, -111.08460 · 38°0'26.3"N 111°5'4.6"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.2 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 Cedar Mesa Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground?
- No. Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa 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.
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