Cathedral Valley Campground
Cathedral Campground is one of Capitol Reef National Park's two primitive campgrounds.
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Cathedral Valley Campground Details
Cathedral Campground is one of Capitol Reef National Park's two primitive campgrounds. It is located approximately halfway along the Cathedral Valley Loop Road, which traverses the park's Cathedral District. About 36 miles from the visitor center, this primitive, no-fee campground offers six sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is a pit toilet, but there's no water available. The campground is open year-round, but visitors should check road conditions with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center before heading out for an overnight stay. The campground is at approximately 7,000 feet in elevation, in the pinyon/juniper-covered foothills of Thousand Lake Mountain. There are no reservations; sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Nearby Parks Around Cathedral Valley Campground
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cathedral Valley Campground
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0.6 mi away
Upper Cathedral Valley Overlook Trail
The short .2-mile roundtrip Upper Cathedral Valley Overlook is an easy hike, highlighted by panoramic views of a line of monoliths in the valley known as the Cathedrals.
0.6 mi away
Morrell Cabin Trail
This short, easy hike is .4-mile round trip, and begins 1.8 miles north of the junction of the Hartnet and Cathedral Roads.
0.8 mi away
Upper South Desert Overlook Trail
The short, .4-mile roundtrip Upper South Desert Overlook offers, as the name would suggest, a great view over the upper reaches of South Desert.
1.2 mi away
Cathedrals Trail
The 2.4 mile out-and-back Cathedrals Trail hike follows along a low ridge line, which parallels the line of monoliths known as the Cathedrals.
3.4 mi away
Cathedral Valley Loop
One of the most popular ways to take in the Cathedral Valley is via the Cathedral Valley Loop Tour.
