Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground

5 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn Capitol Reef National Park
a tent is set up on a red dirt campsite with a fire pit and picnic table
A campsite at Cedar Mesa campground · NPS
Campsites
5
How to get a site
First-come, first-served
RVs
Not allowed
Fee
Free
Coordinates
38.0073, -111.0846
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38.0073, -111.0846 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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.

5 first-come, first-served
Primitive CampingFree

No fee for the Cedar Mesa Campground.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

This primitive, no-fee campground has five (5) 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.

Toilets
Vault Toilets - year round
Amphitheater
No
Camp store
No
Cell reception
No
Drinking water
No water
Dump station
No
Firewood for sale
No
Food storage lockers
No
Host on site
No
Ice for sale
No
Internet
No
Laundry
No
Showers
None
Trash & recycling
No

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

RVs
Not allowed
Trailers
Not allowed
Access roads
Unpaved Roads - 4WD/High clearance required
Classification
Limited Development Campground
Wheelchair access

Terrain is uneven bare ground and rocks.

ADA facilities

No ADA campsites. No ADA facilities of any type.

Fires & stoves

Fires are only permitted in the fire pits provided. Extinguish all fires before leaving campground.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

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.

Check the weather before your visit. https://www.weather.gov/source/slc/flashflood/?HallsCreek Roads may be impassable due to precipitation.

AddressTorrey, UT 84775
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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