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Recapture Reservoir

Recapture Reservoir offers a dispersed camping experience near a body of water surrounded by open terrain. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Nearby attractions include the Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum and the scenic landscapes of Bears Ears National Monument.

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Location

Recapture Reservoir is located in Utah

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Coordinates

37.66717028 N
109.4436391 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

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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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11 Reviews

Reviewed Dec. 23, 2024

Great campsite

This campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and offers some powered sites. I love geometry dash lite. Located just about 40 minutes from Calgary and near Bragg Creek, it provides a pleasant atmosphere with minimal noise. Most sites offer a good level of privacy. Rates are standard, and pets are welcome at no extra charge, as long as they are leashed. It's an excellent spot for hiking day trips!

Reviewed Oct. 2, 2024

Good convenient campsite

Was quiet and convienent to the local town. No signal but there is some at the bottom of the entrance.

WARNING: if you don't have an off-road capable vehicle don't listen to the GPS, it took us down a super sketchy back road. If you're coming from the North, go further down and use Radio Hill Rd to access this site.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed May. 31, 2024

Great lakefront cping

Much fuller and more crowded than 3 yrs ago when we visited. Took only place we found, closer to the dock and more traffic than preferred but still beautiful.

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Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2023

Very Quiet

We stopped here in the off-season.  Very, very quiet with great views of lake and mountains.

Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2022

Easy access beautiful and quiet

Everything is in the title 😉 GPS point is not correct, we were looking for a small road but in fact it s at the end of the main road,on the right, just behind the park place. Here are our coordinates 37.666122, -109.442772 Well equipped with table and grill. Easy access to the water if the weather is good Beautiful view on the mountain Quiet despite the proximity with the road above

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Recapture Reservoir by Maxime A., November 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Recapture Reservoir by Maxime A., November 6, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 20, 2022

Peaceful

A quick visit. Pulled in late and no problems finding a level spot by the water.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Recapture Reservoir by ingrid S., October 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Recapture Reservoir by ingrid S., October 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Recapture Reservoir by ingrid S., October 20, 2022
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2021

Decent enough stop for one night

Due to the lack of reviews we were unsure what we would be driving into. Upon arrival we noticed around half a dozen "sites" adjacent the reservoir. Most had a slight grade, but were overall fairly nice and clean. No Verizon service whatsoever, but we managed to regain service just up the road. Would stay again for a quick overnight before getting back on the road.

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Recapture Reservoir by Connor N., December 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Recapture Reservoir by Connor N., December 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Recapture Reservoir by Connor N., December 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there cell phone reception at Recapture Reservoir?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.