Cedar Mesa Campground
The Cedar Mesa Campground is one of two primitive campgrounds in Capitol Reef National Park.
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Cedar Mesa Campground Details
The Cedar Mesa Campground is one of two primitive campgrounds in Capitol Reef National Park. Located abount 23 miles south of Utah Highway 24 on the Notom-Bullfrog Road, it's at 5,500 feet in elevation. This no-fee campground offers 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 all year, but visitors should check with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center for road conditions prior to planning an overnight stay. The 4.5-mile round-trip Red Canyon Trail leads from the campground through pinyon and juniper trees into a large box canyon. The campground takes no reservations, and is first-come, first-served.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cedar Mesa Campground
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0.9 mi away
Red Canyon Trail and Route
The Red Canyon Trail and Route is an easy-to-moderate 5.6-mile roundtrip hike.
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Sheets Gulch Route
Sheets Gulch, Burro Wash and Cottonwood Wash are all classic slot canyons accessible via unmarked backcountry routes.
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Strike Valley Overlook Trail
The very short .9-mile round trip Strike Valley Overlook hike does proved some challenge nonetheless.
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Upper Muley Twist Canyon Route
The rim route in Upper Muley Twist Canyon provides hikers with great views of the Waterpocket Fold and surrounding area.
11.0 mi away
Cottonwood Wash Route
Cottonwood Wash, Burro Wash and Sheets Gulch are all classic slot canyons accessible via unmarked backcountry routes.
