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Capitol Reef East

Capitol Reef East offers a dispersed camping experience near the rugged terrain of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. Temperatures can range from highs of 90°F in summer to lows of 20°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the park's scenic drives and hiking trails, as well as the Fremont River for those interested in exploring natural landscapes.

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Location

Dispersed Camping

Capitol Reef East is located in Utah

Coordinates

38.28524403 N
111.1185167 W

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Access

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Features

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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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Drive Time

3 hrs from Provo, UT
3 hrs 25 min from St. George, UT
3 hrs 30 min from Salt Lake City, UT
3 hrs 42 min from Grand Junction, CO

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2 Reviews

Kevin F.

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Reviewed Mar. 29, 2026

Great Spots Near River

This was easy to access and right off of the road and down slope from the road. There were several sites to choose from. 4+ close to the river and a few others away from the water.

Our spot was close to the river, but the river was not accessible from our spot because there was a 5-6' drop off straight down. The ground was sandy so very good for tent campers like us.

The only reason I gave this 4 stars and not 5 is because of the proximity to the river and limited privacy it made going to the bathroom a bit tricky. It also means if you are committed to being a responsible camper you will need to pack out your poop and that is not going to be what a lot of people would do.

The scenery there at the site was cool and the road in both directions was pretty. It is also close to Torrey and they have a well stocked country store . The site is also very close to some popular hikes in Capitol Reef NP. We hiked the Grand Wash to Cassidy Arch, which was really cool, but late March 2026 was very hot so a bit of a slog when we got out of the shade of the narrows.

SiteCapitol Reef East

Month of VisitMarch