About This Campground
A free backcountry permit, available at the visitor center, is required for camping outside of campgrounds. Capitol Reef offers many hiking options for serious backpackers and those who enjoy exploring remote areas. For more information on possible backpacking routes, route descriptions and maps are available on our hiking and backpacking page.
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Full Hookups (Electric/Water/Sewer)
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Tent Camping Allowed
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Rock Crawling
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Lockhart Basin
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Overlanding
4.550 miles
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