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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Capitol Reef National Park

913 Reviews

Camping near Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is worth the drive to the state’s south-central desert. Located a few miles away from Torrey, UT, the nearby campgrounds are the perfect place to stay before spending a day or more exploring all of the natural wonders in the park. It’s also some of the best camping in the state with campsites designed to accommodate single campers, groups or RVs. Spend the day marveling at the stunning rock formations that include pristine white sandstone domes like the Capitol Dome the park is named for, as well as Hickman Bridge, the Chimney Rock pillar and the thousand-year-old Fremont Petroglyphs.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Capitol Reef National Park (128)

    1. Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

    88 Reviews
    Torrey, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 425-4172

    $25 / night

    "We stayed at one of the walk in tent sites where were in a large field. The area is very neat with an orchard, wildlife, and beautiful scenery."

    "Great place to enjoy views of the incredible rock formations of Capitol Reef National Park. The campground is quiet, has clean bathrooms, and the nearby store sells freshly baked pies every morning."

    2. Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    45 Reviews
    Torrey, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 896-1500

    "This is a very popular area that's conveniently situated between Torrey and Capitol Reef National Park."

    "We spent a week along Beas Lewis Flat Road just outside of Torrey, to explore Capitol Reef National Park. This is free BLM dispersed camping with a 14-day stay limit, no sites or services provided."

    3. Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping

    50 Reviews
    Torrey, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 425-3791

    "After visiting two very popular Utah parks -- Zion and Bryce Canyon -- Capitol Reef was a breath of fresh air."

    "I love dispersed camping...especially in Utah. The red cliffs and astounding. It is pretty easy finding a nice place to make home right outside of the park."

    4. Singletree

    13 Reviews
    Torrey, UT
    5 miles
    Website

    $25 - $110 / night

    "Adjacent to Capital Reef National Park. $20/night. Only negative was that a lot of rigs were using generators (!)"

    "Some campsites are great, with shade and a creek that travels next to the tents. Others, particularly in the center of the loop, are not as glamorous."

    5. Route 24 Dispersed Camping - Capitol Reef

    24 Reviews
    Torrey, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 836-2800

    "This one does not, and I believe it is Utah state land that is managed by SITLA . (Google that if you want.). Anyway it was Wednesday October 21, and we pulled in here about 2 PM."

    "It’s very close to the highway but not noisy and is quiet and dark at night. It’s a beautiful setting with classic southern Utah red cliffs as your backdrop."

    6. Wonderland RV Park

    22 Reviews
    Torrey, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 425-3665

    "Small, but clean and friendly RV Park very conveniently located to Capitol Reef National Park."

    "As promised, clean and great little spot near Capitol reef national Park."

    7. Sand Creek RV, Cabins, Tents

    17 Reviews
    Torrey, UT
    14 miles
    Website

    $20 - $65 / night

    "The spots on the edge looking over the field toward the cliffs were more secluded and nice, but very windy."

    "Close to a bike/ ohv trail. Restaurant next door. Great view"

    8. Lower Bowns

    7 Reviews
    Boulder, UT
    5 miles
    Website

    $20 - $75 / night

    "The lake is easy to fish with lots of hungry trout. The camp site is clean and the mountain air is amazing.

    Make sure you pack a pontoon boat with you."

    "It is pretty far off the beaten path, down a rough gravel road. There are also several free dispersed camping sites nearby, and other campsites closer to the road."

    9. Overlook Point Dispersed Site

    10 Reviews
    Torrey, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 896-1500

    "Easy access to downtown Torrey & Capitol Reef National Park."

    "Amazing vista point to look down into capitol reef national park or Torrey. Close to town with great cell signal. Close to National Park."

    10. Thousand Lakes RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Torrey, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 425-3500

    "The views of the canyons are breathtaking and very close to downtown Torrey. The sites are well maintained and groomed daily, as well as clean. The staff are very friendly, welcoming, and helpful."

    "This is one of the nicest camp spots around. Close to town but close to the boulder mountains. Full hook ups for trailers. Cabins you can rent, and tent spots. Best views in Utah."

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  • Abby M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2022

    South Temple Wash Campground

    Pleasantly surprised

    Stayed here during memorial day weekend and wasn’t sure if I would find a spot but upon arriving around 7 PM, there were several spots available and if you keep driving down the dirt road, you can find many other dispersed sites to stay at. Even though it was quite busy with large groups, around 10 PM, everyone settled down and it was a quiet peaceful night. Beautiful views and plenty of areas to walk around. About 15 minutes from Capitol Reef National Park. Free and clean vault toilets.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 15, 2025

    Deer Creek Lake Trail

    Gorgeous aspen forest

    This place was absolutely beautiful. The sites are nestled in flourishing aspen forest and are beyond peaceful. The road was a little rough, but we did it in a 2WD with an extremely low hitch. Just have to go slow. I had service here and there with t-mobile, but nothing super reliable. There are campsites near the trailhead and many roads going deeper into the forest that we did not check out. Could easily go deeper into the forest with a high clearance 4WD. We saw butterflies, chipmunks, deer, free range cows and soooo many birds. A little less than an hour from capitol reef national park. Beautiful time.

  • Scott O.
    Jul. 15, 2019

    Sunglow Campground

    Sunglow

    Beautiful place. It is about a 15-20 minute drive from Capitol Reef National Park. Bad: Tent sites are small. Depending on the site, you will have to put your tent on the gravel spots for cars. Not many sites. I imagine on a spring/summer weekend it will fill up. Not lots of shade, but some juniper trees. Good: Flush toilets where a pleasant surprise. Great scenery. Kids wanted to explore all over. The red rock cliffs are pretty. It is close to town if you need something, but at camp it doesn’t feel close to town. We got there at 2 pm on a Thursday in July and only one spot had been claimed.

  • Danielle S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Fremont River Dispersed Site

    Easy camping

    Right outside of capitol reef national park. Camping right on the water, plenty of room & some privacy.

  • Allie V.
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Overlook Point Dispersed Site

    Great spot!

    Easy to find & pretty smooth road to some nice spots. Beautiful view! Easy access to downtown Torrey & Capitol Reef National Park.

  • C
    May. 6, 2022

    Wonderland RV Park

    Clean and friendly

    Small, but clean and friendly RV Park very conveniently located to Capitol Reef National Park.

  • DL M.
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Dispersed Campsite Near Capital Reef National Park

    Open country, mountain views sparch shrubs, BLM near capitol reef boundary

    Beautiful mountain view, open location a couple of miles off the Notom Bullfrog road. Didn't see a soul.  Road is easy going.  Near to Pleasant Creek. Rock fire ring.  Other sites are dispersed around. Very close to the Capitol Reef National park boundary. 5535 feet elevation. No cell service.

  • Sara S.
    Jun. 21, 2016

    Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

    beautiful field walk-in

    We stayed at one of the walk in tent sites where were in a large field. The area is very neat with an orchard, wildlife, and beautiful scenery. The sites were not overly secluded, but the park seemed quiet enough for the amount of people there. Capitol Reef National Park seemed less busy than the other Utah National Parks and we really enjoyed our hiking adventures in the park as well as the camping opportunities.

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