Cathedral Valley Capitol Reef National Park Utah
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Cathedral valley capitol reef national park utah. Lower cathedral valley located in the northeast corner of capitol reef national park is one of the park s most photogenic areas and is a popular destination for photographers and sightseers. Part of the loop goes through capitol reef national park on a b l m. Cathedral valley campground utah. Capitol reef national park capitol reef national park ut 84775.
For travelers with a sense of adventure and a high clearance vehicle you may find yourself. Cathedral valley capitol reef national park. To access this campground high clearance four wheel drive is usually necessary. The cathedral valley campground is at about 7 000 feet 2 133 m in elevation.
There is no charge to pass through the park on this road. The cathedral valley district of capitol reef national park is a remote rugged region. Address cathedral valley reviews. Glass mountain and the temple of the sun lower cathedral valley capitol reef national park march 2015 capitol reef national park a long skinny unit comprising 378 square miles in the heart of utah s canyon country can be divided conceptually into three separate districts each with a unique flavor.
It is a remote stark desert characterized by amazingly beautiful sandstone monoliths that some say resemble cathedrals. With monolith formations and desert vistas that are millions of years old the cathedral valley has very little that will ever compare to it. The cathedral valley campground is located approximately halfway on the cathedral valley loop road which traverses capitol reef s cathedral district. Cathedral valley is a scenic backcountry area in capitol reef national park.
It is a bit difficult to get to which makes it one of the lesser visited areas of the park. However road conditions can vary greatly depending on recent weather conditions. Vehicles with high ground clearance even those without four wheel drive can usually negotiate the roads without difficulty. A gravel road just west of caineville takes you to the base of the cathedrals high clearance and or four wheel drive vehicle is recommended.