Whether you’re looking for a mountain escape, desert adventure, or weekend on the water, Salt Lake City has you covered. Verizon has very good cell service at these sites.Thanks to its prime position on the Wasatch Front, an unforgettable camping trip is never far from home in Salt Lake City. I marked most of the sites on the map below, but when it gets busy folks will camp everywhere including right next to you! NOTE – there are many more sites available if you continue south after crossing the creek. The best sites are on the other side of the cattle guard but there are a few sites before the guard if you want. Once you turn south, you cross a creek that can flood so be weather-aware! The road is bumpy and quite safe if you stay on the main road. The entrance is along Byway 24 just a short distance from the Wayne County Tourism office. I recommend this area for dispersed camping near Capitol Reef National Park! Popular free campsites along Beas Lewis Road Cattle Guard – Continue for the best sites Beas Lewis Flat Road and vicinity (BLM) During busy times you may see folks camped in smaller turnouts. I marked most of the sites on the map below but not all of them. Verizon has increasingly good LTE service at these campsites after the cattle grid as you drive towards a high point. There are a few sites before the cattle guard but cell service gets better further along the road and there are a few really good spots towards the high point. Haum Yoga site (private area – do not camp there) Entrance on the right to Sulphur Creek RoadĪlso, keep an eye on the map and respect the private property along the route, especially on the left and also on the site used by a local Yoga Company. The road is bumpy and there is a section that is exposed to flash flood waters. Good Verizon signal Large area with good views but limited privacy Sulphur Creek RoadĪcross the road from the Noor Hotel, Sulphur Creek Road (CR81) has several sites with splendid views of the surroundings. There is a Forest Road leading west/south across the road from Cook’s Mesa Trailhead with potential camping spots near Byway 24 but the construction crews blocked access during my last visit. It is another open area with no privacy close to Byway 24. If the construction conditions are too crazy for you, try the Pandora’s Box Slot Canyon Trailhead just a few hundred yards toward Torrey. It gets busy in there and there are few opportunities for privacy. ![]() On the west side of Scenic Byway 24, the Cook’s Mesa Trailhead offers a large open area for camping. Construction at the site during the summer of 2022 I will update the status in the Fall of 2022. It is loud and dusty and muddy at this time. IMPORTANT – This area is part of a massive road construction effort during the summer of 2022 and is not recommended until the work is completed. Three Dispersed Camping Areas west of Capitol Reef NP Trail 2111 Entrance Beas Lewis Flat Road and vicinity (BLM).Trail 2111 Entrance of Fishlake National Forest.There are three dispersed areas west of Capitol Reef very close to the Park boundary – in distance order : Water is available at the Phillips 66 across the road. Regarding potable water and toilets – there are toilets at the Wayne County Tourism Office in Torrey. The 14-day limit may be reached either through a number of separate visits or through 14 days of continuous overnight occupation during the 28-day period.Īfter the 14th day of occupation, the camper must move outside of a 25-mile radius of the previous location until the 29th day since the initial occupation. The 28-day period begins when a camper initially occupies a specific location on public lands. Please respect private property and other areas closed to camping.ĭispersed camping is allowed on BLM land for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period. On BLM and USFS lands, you must camp within 150 feet (45 m) of officially designated routes, and only on existing spur roads. Recommended FREE Camping Areas nearest to Capitol Reef National Park ![]() ![]() Links will be posted as soon as these are available. I am working on a series of driving and drone videos to show what it’s like to camp for free near Capitol Reef NP! Reservations are available March 1- October 31.įruita Campground Information Video footage of the FREE camping areas The 71-site Fruita Campground is the only developed campground in Capitol Reef. Capitol Reef Area – Camping within Blue Square – Click to Enlarge Maps and Directionsįor directions, use the Interactive Map Campground Camping within Capitol Reef National Park
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