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Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping

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Location

Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping is located in Utah

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Coordinates

38.326163946883675 N
111.36421740751736 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Pets
  • Fires

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Jan. 6, 2026

Simple, Free Camping

This dispersed camping area provides a free place to stay right outside of Capital Reef. Just 12 minutes from the visitor's center, it served us as a great alternative to paying for a site in the Fruita campground (as beautiful and well-maintained as that campground is). We arrived at night and had to find a spot far enough from people as to be courteous, since there were many other vehicles occupying different corners of the area. This seems to be a busy and well-known spot.

Aside from the landscape itself, there's nothing glamorous about this dispersed camping location, and it's pretty wide-open; we had to hike a few minutes up the hill just to find a place to use the bathroom. That said, there was a family of 8 who had set up tents next to their big Econoline, so clearly this is a family-friendly location with room to run the dogs.

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  • Review photo of Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping by Jack W., January 6, 2026
  • Review photo of Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping by Jack W., January 6, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.