"There are plenty of reasons to head to Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, not the least of which is the wonderful views and park access you can expect from the nearby lodging options. Whether you're on the hunt for something off-the-grid or a boutique hotel just steps away from a hiking path, staying in one of the spectacular vacation rentals and hotels near Capitol Reef National Park can make your trip that much more memorable."
"All five of Utah's national parks (Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion) dazzle with otherworldly vistas and red rock views. But aside from Capitol Reef's incredible natural landscapes-soaring arches and massive sandstone bridges-it's known for something the Instagram-famous Zion is not: its lack of crowds. When I first visited 15 years ago, Capitol Reef and its gateway town, Torrey, felt almost like a ghost town."
"I've returned many times throughout the years, and now, new coffee shops and restaurants line the town's streets, and those formerly walk-in camp spots require reservations year-round. But you'll still get a sense of solitude you may miss at Utah 's other parks, while enjoying views of the petroglyphs, red-rock arches, and scenic roadways that wowed me on my first visit-no park shuttle or park reservation required."
Capitol Reef National Park offers spectacular red-rock vistas, soaring arches, massive sandstone bridges, and fewer crowds than other Utah parks. The nearby town of Torrey has grown from sparse amenities to added coffee shops and restaurants, while camping now requires year-round reservations for previously walk-in spots. Visitors can still experience solitude, petroglyphs, scenic roadways, and stargazing without park shuttles or reservations. Staying in vetted Airbnbs, boutique hotels, glampsites, or modern cabins provides convenient access to hikes and nature views, and accommodations range from off-the-grid retreats to boutique options steps from hiking paths.
Read at Conde Nast Traveler
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