Cathedral Valley Capitol Reef National Park Utah

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Cathedral valley capitol reef national park utah.

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. Cathedral valley campground utah. It is a bit difficult to get to which makes it one of the lesser visited areas of the park. 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.

However road conditions can vary greatly depending on recent weather conditions. With monolith formations and desert vistas that are millions of years old the cathedral valley has very little that will ever compare to it. Cathedral valley is a scenic backcountry area in capitol reef national park. The cathedral valley campground is located approximately halfway on the cathedral valley loop road which traverses capitol reef s cathedral district.

Vehicles with high ground clearance even those without four wheel drive can usually negotiate the roads without difficulty. Cathedral valley in the northern area of capitol reef national park has some of the most stunning views around. There is no charge to pass through the park on this road. Part of the loop goes through capitol reef national park on a b l m.

To access this campground high clearance four wheel drive is usually necessary. It is a remote stark desert characterized by amazingly beautiful sandstone monoliths that some say resemble cathedrals. The cathedral valley campground is at about 7 000 feet 2 133 m in elevation. Capitol reef national park capitol reef national park ut 84775.

See 6 traveler reviews candid photos and great deals for cathedral valley campground ranked 2 of 3 specialty lodging in utah and rated 4 5 of 5 at tripadvisor. Many of the valleys structures have interesting highly descriptive names. For travelers with a sense of adventure and a high clearance vehicle you may find yourself. 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.