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Cedar Mesa Campground

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Cedar Mesa Campground is a National Park Service campground near Boulder, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Park Service · Boulder, Utah

A tent on a red dirt site with fire pit and picnic table at Cedar Mesa Campground, Capitol ReefA campsite at Cedar Mesa campground
A tent on a red dirt site with fire pit and picnic table at Cedar Mesa Campground, Capitol ReefA campsite at Cedar Mesa campground1 / 2

A tent on a red dirt site with fire pit and picnic table at Cedar Mesa Campground, Capitol Reef. Photo: NPS, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by
National Park Service

Cedar Mesa Campground sits inside Capitol Reef National Park. Its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Park Service
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free
Entrance fee
$20 per private vehicle

Sources: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
5
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,500 ft

38.0073, -111.0846 in Garfield. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Cedar Mesa Campground is open year-round .

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cedar Mesa Campground?
No. Cedar Mesa Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Cedar Mesa Campground?
Camping at Cedar Mesa Campground is free.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Cedar Mesa Campground?
Yes. The entrance fee is $20 per private vehicle.
How many campsites does Cedar Mesa Campground have?
Cedar Mesa Campground has 5 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Cedar Mesa Campground?
No. Cedar Mesa Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Cedar Mesa Campground open?
Cedar Mesa Campground is open year-round.
Is there cell service at Cedar Mesa Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Cedar Mesa Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Cedar Mesa Campground?
Cedar Mesa Campground is managed by the National Park Service.

Around Cedar Mesa Campground

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Cedar Mesa Campground, in straight-line miles: Lower Calf Creek Falls (waterfall, 22 miles), and Upper Calf Creek Falls (waterfall, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Lower Bowns Campground Torrey · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $16 per night Not on record McMillan Spring Campground Hanksville · BLM Season May to November Fee No minimum fee: pay what you feel your stay is worth at the self-service fee station (cash or check) Reservable Rosebud Atv Campground Torrey · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $14 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Boulder and campgrounds in Garfield.

Sources

  • nps.gov (sites, toilets, water, showers, fireRings, season, elevationFt, fee), accessed 2026-09-29
  • nps.gov (sites, toilets, water, showers, fireRings, season, elevationFt, fee), accessed 2026-09-29
  • nps.gov (entranceFee), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationUrl), accessed 2026-09-29
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

  • Photo 1: NPS, Public domain (US federal government work)
  • Photo 2: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
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