Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park combines towering cliffs, historic orchards, and some of the darkest night skies in Utah. The small town of Torrey has a comfortable RV park just outside the park, making it easy to explore the Waterpocket Fold by day and the galaxy by night.
Designation
International Dark Sky Park
Location
Torrey, Utah
Clearest window
March through May and September through November
RV hookups
RV-accessible · no hookups
When the sky is clearest
March through May and September through November.
Plan the night
Nearest RV base
Capitol Reef RV Park (private, just outside the park in Torrey)
Dark-sky designation
International Dark Sky Park — protected for its natural darkness. The Milky Way is genuinely visible on a clear, moonless night.
Plan it honestly
New moon nights are best—check the park's conditions for weather and moon phase. The park’s ranger-led night-sky programs are held in spring and fall.
Check conditions and closures with the park: National Park Service.
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