Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2023

Nature's playground!

General: 24 sites, all with 50-amp electric hookups, a covered picnic table, and grill (two are ADA accessible). There are also several “overflow” spaces with no hookups and two group sites (there were AmeriCorps volunteers in these sites when we were there). The only sites that are reservable are the group sites. 

Site Quality: All are level, and the surface is gravel. Some are pull-through, some back-in, and some can easily accommodate two vehicles. Many were a bit close together with minimal foliage separating them. If you can get it, IMO the best site is 14; it has unobstructed views on one side. 

Bath/Shower: Basic but clean. Shelves for toiletries and small but noisy hand dryers, but NO soap. One shower looked okay but didn’t use it. 

Activities: Explore the slot canyons! These narrow canyons cut deep into the old muds that millions of years ago were at the bottom of the lake. Exploring these was so much fun! There are also six hiking trails, ranging in distance from .5 mile to 6 miles. We hiked to Miller’s Point, taking the steep stairs others have mentioned. If you want to go but don’t want to hike, you can drive - there is a parking lot at the top! 

We had been apprehensive that the campground would be full but on a Tuesday at the end of March, it was only one-third full, making our stay peaceful and quiet (it might be a different story if the campground was full). We had planned to spend two nights here but the second day was forecasted to bring rain, wind, and snow so we decided to find a campground in less inclement weather.

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  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground by Lee D., October 12, 2023