Booking a hotel near Capitol Reef National Park is a straightforward story. The friendly, well-equipped town of Torrey sits just a short drive from the action in, arguably, Utah‘s most underrated national park. Continue to find our top picks for Capitol Reef accommodation.
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Best location for Capitol Reef National Park
There’s no lodging in Capitol Reef National Park. Instead, the most convenient accommodation (and restaurants) is provided by the gateway town, Torrey.
From the tiny downtown Torrey, it’s only an 11-mile (18 km), 15-minute drive east to the visitor center. It sits in the heart of the park, Fruita Historic District, where pioneers once lived.
Fruita highlights include the orchards that used to be the area’s main source of income, one-room Fruita Schoolhouse and Gifford Homestead with the delicious-pie-serving Gifford House.
OK, Torrey it is then. But where in Torrey should you bed down? Here are our favorite places (including the very closest hotel to Capitol Reef National Park).
Best hotels near Capitol Reef
Red Sands Hotel
Red Sands Hotel boasts all the facilities you need for a relaxing Utah stay. Take advantage of the swimming pool, hot tub and stargazing deck, making the most of those really dark desert nights.
Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse
Guests keep coming back to Broken Spur Inn for its high comfort level and beautiful surroundings. Our favorite amenities include the pool, jacuzzi and, of course, the adjoining steakhouse — food coma alert.
Capitol Reef Resort
Want the very best park access? This gem is the place to stay closest to Capitol Reef National Park. To the unique location, add excellent facilities, such as a pool and hot tub, ensuring that you can fully recharge after a long day out exploring.
You might wonder…
Torrey is the town nearest Capitol Reef National Park. From Torrey, it’s only 11 miles (18 km) to the park. A bit further away, the towns of Teasdale and Bicknell are located.
There are no lodging opportunities in Capitol Reef National Park. But in the adjacent town of Torrey, a short drive from the park, you can choose from an appreciated selection of hotels.
Fruita Historic District sits inside Capitol Reef National Park, where there are no hotels. The closest accommodation is located in nearby Torrey.
Keep planning your Capitol Reef trip
- Add a stay at Bryce Canyon
- Prepare for a mighty 5 road trip
- Or even an epic Grand Circle
