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.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 9:36PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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