Primitive Campsites At Cedar Mesa Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served only. No reservations. The Notom-Bullfrog Road currently requires high-clearance two-wheel drive and may become impassable after rain. Road conditions are updated weekly online but can change at any moment due to weather.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.
About
Cedar Mesa Campground provides a remote backcountry camping experience in the Waterpocket District of Capitol Reef National Park. Located approximately 23 miles south of Utah Highway 24 on the Notom-Bullfrog Road at 5,500 feet elevation, this primitive campground serves as a base for exploring the park's less-visited southern reaches. The campground offers five tent-only sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire grate. A pit toilet is available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Sites accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles each. No reservations are accepted; all sites are first-come, first-served. Access requires navigating the Notom-Bullfrog Road, which is paved for approximately 15 miles south of Highway 24 before turning to dirt. Road conditions vary with weather, and high-clearance vehicles are usually needed. Visitors should check current road conditions with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center before making the trip.
Directions
From Utah Highway 24, turn south onto Notom-Bullfrog Road (approximately 9 miles east of the Capitol Reef Visitor Center). Continue south for approximately 23 miles. The road is paved for the first 15 miles, then turns to dirt. High-clearance vehicles are usually required for the dirt section.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| care_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 425-3791 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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