Red River Camp - Capitol Reef

Red Cliff was very private, quiet, and had beautiful views. If you're near Capital Reef, we highly recommend staying at this beautiful and serene site!

Bob & Tanya P.

12 reviews

Mixed feelings

· June 2025

40 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Overall the site was as expressed, but there were a few things that would really help make it better. Having one picnic table for six sites is not sufficient. It would have been nice if the host had made it clear that the wind makes it very challenging a to have a propane cooktop and the bugs were incessant. None of these are the hosts fault, but it just made it extremely channeling to hang out outside because we were being pummeled by winds or terrorized by gnats/mosquitos. The river that runs nearby seems to create a very buggy habitat, which you wouldn’t necessarily expect given the otherwise dry terrain. This place is GORGEOUS, and it would have probably been better in a campervan vs the setup we had with a teardrop trailer that necessitated cooking outdoors. We left a night early and went to Moab.

Sheena B.

9 reviews

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· June 2025

Tent ·

This spot was gorgeous and had the basics we needed -but fair warning that it can be WINDY. I had to adjust a bit of my set up because I travel in luxury 😅 But a nice spot all around once I dialed in.

Erin W.

13 reviews

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· June 2025

Tent ·

Beautiful site! The on site hiking was wonderful and the sunset was gorgeous!

Maddison E.

2 reviews

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· June 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Super cool place! Campsite is very clean, very quiet, we were the only ones there! 🤭 Views are incredible, quick drive into town and to the park! It was very windy but didn’t take away from the experience. Would definitely recommend!

Maria R.

2 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· June 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Not much to it. Dirt spot with a spot for a camp fire. We ended up not staying the whole time we booked. The first night there was a loud party at the lodge that went well past midnight. I guess they don’t have quiet hours at the lodge. The views were pretty.

Scot B.

15 reviews

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· June 2025

Tent ·

Wow this spot was gorgeous, i swear the photos don’t even do it justice. You just gotta see it for yourself. Nice camp, with other campers felt like a small community. Convenient location, good upkeep, good directions to finding.

Fable P.

23 reviews

Mixed feelings

· June 2025

Tent Camping May 30-June 1

Tent ·

This location was beautiful and convenient to Capitol Reef NP. The directions provided are for the main entrance but when you type the lodge in maps app takes you in the back entrance closer to Torrey so it was confusing when we first arrived. There is a lot of land, but 6 campsites directly next to each other. 3 in a row with 3 across the dirt road. The sites were big with a fire pit yet still a little closer to neighbors than we expected. It is quiet WHEN THERE ISN’T INTENSE WIND which is good except it feels like you lose privacy. The wind mentioned in previous reviews is no joke. We went May 30-June 1 weekend and could not spend time outside our tent. It was extremely difficult to put up our tent and tear down. It also was very loud WITH THE WIND that it was difficult to sleep without earplugs. The listing was confusing regarding firewood— but it is bring your own. There is a giant wood pile on the drive to the camp and when we messaged that afternoon of arrival we didn’t hear back until the following morning. The response delay would have been more of a concern but we ended up never having a fire because it wasn’t pleasant to sit outside. Porta potty was clean and at the end of the first row after campsite 3. Smell free but I didn’t see hand sanitizer. 1 table and trash next to it. I wouldn’t recommend tent camping here due to the wind but could be a good spot for an RV or car camping if you just need a place to sleep at night after exploring the area!

Jamie C.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Tent ·

Very private and easy to get to. It was off the highway enough so that it wasn’t noisy but still quick to get to. Also quite close to towns that had gas and food.

Savie W.

6 reviews

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· May 2025

Great tent camping near Capitol Ree

Tent · Group trip ·

Excellent campsite, we had plenty of room for 3 tents and 2 trucks. The views of the red rock are great especially in the morning. There's aPorta a Potty about 100 feet away, I appreciated the illumination at night. The site is quiet and the cost was reasonable, this was much more private than the nearby BLM campsites. The proximity to Capitol Reef and Torrey worked for us. One thing to be prepared for is wind at night and in the morning, common in this area PS recommend breakfast at the Wild Rabbit Cafe in Torrey.

John B.

4 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · With pets ·

This was a wonderful primitive campsite! It's everything it says in the description, and nothing more. It's secluded with beautiful scenery, and it's close to town if you're looking for a burger. (Try Capitol Burger if you need a suggestion. )

Matt M.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Red River Rocks

Tent · Group trip ·

We had a large tent campsite with beautiful views. There was a nearby toilet and garbage container. I definitely recommend Red River camp

John B.

4 reviews

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· May 2025

Wonderful Views

Tent ·

Red Cliff Camp #5 - RV Parking OK

I really enjoyed this campsire! The only two things I can complain about would be; I do wish I wasn't placed directly across from the only other people in camp and that walking around the premises was allowed. Otherwise 10/10

Bethany R.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· May 2025

Red River camp review

24 ft travel trailer ·

This is a beautiful area, and pretty private area. I loved the bison nearby and the red rocks. There was only one porta potty for all the sites and no water access. I felt like you could almost boondock for a lot less money. A little pricey for a designated camp area with no water access. Overall though it was easy to find and met our camp needs.

Lynnell G.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Red Cliff Camp #4

Views were gorgeous, ground was flat, site was about 15 minutes from Capitol Reef, with a general store, gas stations, and coffee shops between the two. Campsite #4 was a tiny bit separated from the rest of the sites, making it a little more private. Porta potty wasn’t being monitored by host at all the weekend we were here—bring your own toilet paper. Other than that, everything was perfect!

Eva T.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Camper van camping

21 ft campervan ·

Red Cliff Camp #5 - RV Parking OK

Camp site was very basic with one portable toilet. We had a camper van that navigated well the trail. The views are amazing! Would recommend if you want to camp with no amenities and have a spectacular view

Theoharisti C.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

21 ft campervan ·

Red Cliff Camp #5 - RV Parking OK

Quiet and tucked right up against the beautiful canyon wall.

Brady G.

15 reviews

Not recommend

· May 2025

20 ft campervan · With pets ·

Personally we were not happy at this Hipcamp I usually do not send a negative review but I was so disappointed in our visit to this hip camp The host sent a welcome with a long list of things not to do That was a bummer welcome , I never even met him This is a more expensive hip camp , not even a picnic table for the site - we were told not to go off our site which was extremely disappointing since there would have been some fun exploring on the property Definitely not a dog friendly place to play We reserved 2 nights but left a night early for an awesome blm - Again this is my personal opinion . Other people may feel differently -

Lisa L.

7 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Really pretty site and bathroom provided. Spacious site with pretty area to walk around to see the ranch property

Alexia H.

3 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Beautiful location, well maintained sites, highly recommend!

Mckennin H.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Red Cliff Camp #4

Secluded site convenient distance from the park quiet

Francis B.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent ·

This was a very beautiful camp. Seeing the bison everyday was nice

Eric S.

7 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent ·

We loved camping there. The scenery was gorgeous and the space was simple but had everything we needed. Would camp there again.

Samuel M.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Loved it!

Tent · With pets ·

Beautiful campground! We loved it and definitely recommend staying there. We just spent one night and wished we could’ve stayed longer. There is only one shared picnic table but we were the only ones there when we stayed.

Brittney N.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Beautiful launch point for hikes

Tent ·

Stunning views of the mesa cliffs complemented by rabbits, magpies, and lots of privacy

Edward H.

3 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent ·

It was a beautiful and secure location. The Red Cliffs were stunning to wake up to and the stars were phenomenal.

Fiona P.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Gorgeous red cliffs!

25 ft travel trailer ·

What a gorgeous campsite! The cliffs are beautiful. This is a good spot for self sufficient campers who like quiet. The site can be quite windy...

Polly H.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

We had a great time here! The site is about 20 minutes from the CRNP visitors center and it was great to still be in a beautiful location. The port-a-potty was very clean and close to the site. This is a great spot!

Gabrielle J.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Great place!

Tent ·

Great place! Had it to myself while doing a Southern Utah road trip. Views are great, peaceful spot, easy to get to from the highway. Porta potty on site. Cool to see the bison on the way in.

Madeline G.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent ·