Cedar Mesa Campground

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About this campsite

Free camping at Cedar Mesa Campground. Operated by National Park Service.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

Cedar Mesa Campground•UT

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Weather Forecast

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SUN☁️

31° / 18°

💧 14%

MON🌧️

26° / 15°

💧 53%

TUE☁️

27° / 16°

💧 48%

WED☁️

27° / 18°

💧 10%

THU☁️

29° / 18°

💧 3%

Nearby Campsites

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Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground

It is located approximately 23 miles (37.0 km) south of Utah State Highway 24 on the Notom-Bullfrog Road and is at 5,500 feet (1,676 m) in elevation. This primitive, no-fee campground has five sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is also a pit toilet, but no water is available. The campground is open year-round, but visitors should check with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center for road conditions prior to planning an overnight stay. No reservations; first-come, first-served.

20.2 km away

LOWER BOWNS

Overview Lower Bowns Campground is located on the east side of Boulder Mountain on the shore of Lower Bowns Reservoir at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails. View Lower Bowns Campground Map Recreation Popular activities in the area include hiking, biking, hunting and riding the Rosebud ATV Trail. Lower Bowns Reservoir offers boating, canoeing and fishing for rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout. Facilities This campground contains three accessible sites: one group site can accommodate up to 50 people, and two single sites can each accommodate up to 10 people. Vault toilets are provided, and roads and parking spurs throughout the site are gravel. Natural Features The campground is sparsely forested with pinyon pines and juniper, which offer only limited shade. Boulder Mountain lies to the west of the site, and Capitol Reef National Park's Waterpocket Fold and the Henry Mountains lie to the east. Nearby Attractions Capitol Reef National Park is just 45 minutes from the campground. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites and breathtaking scenery. Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

21.9 km away

McMillan Spring Campground

McMillan Spring Campground sits in a Ponderosa Pine forest on a large flat with expansive views. It is regularly used by many visitors, but seems to be a favorite among big game hunters in the fall. McMillan Spring Campground is also designed for those with horses. It comes complete with corrals, livestock water, and a trough. The corrals can be accessed and viewed easily from a number of sites. In addition to the horse facilities, McMillan Spring is a nine site campground and offers parking areas, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, benches, potable water, and restrooms.

23.6 km away

ROSEBUD ATV

Overview Rosebud ATV Campground is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8300 feet. Torrey, Utah is just 17 miles northwest. Visitors enjoy exploring miles of local ATV trails. View Rosebud ATV Campground Map Recreation Rosebud is a haven for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. It is adjacent to the Rosebud ATV Trail, which leads to Lower Bowns Reservoir, offering fishing and boating opportunities. Facilities The campground contains two sites for groups of up to 20 people each, and vault toilets are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest on the east side of Boulder Mountain. Pleasant Creek flows next to the site. Nearby Attractions Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 30 miles from Rosebud. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery. Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

24.4 km away

Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)

Overview Oak Creek Campground is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8300 feet. Torrey, Utah is just 20 miles northwest. Visitors enjoy exploring miles of local ATV trails. Recreation Lower Bowns Reservoir near by offers fishing and boating opportunities. Facilities The campground has pit toilets and drinking water. Natural Features The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest on teh east side of the Boulder Mountain. Nearby Attractions Capital Reef National Park is approximately 30 miles from Oak Creek Campground. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery. Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.