Backcountry campsite · National park in Wayne County, Utah. Run by National Park Service.
| Operator | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 (OpenStreetMap "capacity" tag; may count sites or people) |
| RVs welcome | No |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump station | No |
| Drinking water | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Fee | No |
| Website | www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/primitive-campgrounds.htm |
| Address | Torrey, UT, 84775 |
| Reservations | Not reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Cathedral Valley Campground before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Cathedral Valley Campground is in Wayne County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.