Torrey Utah | Travel Information, Maps, and Things to Do (2024)

Located just eight miles from the west entrance ofCapitol Reef National Park, Torrey is an idyllic little tree-lined town onthe Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway (S.R. 24) surrounded by rose-colored cliffs and green meadows. At an elevation of 6,830 feet, summer temperatures tend to be quite pleasant, ranging from 50 to 90 degrees F. Winter temperatures range from 0 to 60 degrees F. Its proximity to Capitol Reef National Park, the mountains of Fishlake andDixie National Forests,Scenic Byway 12: Utah's All-American Road, sublime desert landscapes to trout-filled alpine lakes, make Torrey an outdoor lover's perfect hub for some of the most spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities in the state.

Capitol Reef National Park

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• A Winter’s Desert: Visiting Southern Utah in the Slow Months Written By Brinley Froelich 7 minute read Experiencing the peace of canyon country in the winter is an attraction of its own.
• Across a Snow-Covered Desert Written By Matcha 5 minute read Follow this itinerary for a week-long winter road trip across the snow-covered desert of Southeastern Utah.
• Alpine Fishing Above the Red Rock Landscapes of Southern Utah Written By Visit Utah 2 minute read Sitting just outside of Capitol Reef National Park, this 11,000-foot peak offers views of the surrounding red canyons and desert-like region. In contrast, Boulder Mountain is heavily forested and home to more than 80 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. With an average rainfall multiple inches more than the lower regions, the area makes for some surprisingly good fishing.
• An Insider’s Guide to Torrey Written By Melissa Fields 4 minute read Look no further than Capitol Reef National Park and nearby Torrey for lesser-traveled red-rock hikes, plenty of lodging options, satisfying dining and night sky as our ancestors knew it.
• Artisan Cheese in Red Rock Country Written By Darby Doyle 8 minute read Two decades ago, Randy Ramsley traded his Dockers-and-tie city job for a 50 acre plot of land that he called a “Garden of Weedin” and the dream of establishing a sustainable farmstead. Now travelers from all over the globe know the small market and counter-service restaurant at Mesa Farm as a refreshing “must-do” respite seemingly plunked in the middle of nowhere on Highway 24 east of Capitol Reef National Park.
• How to Canyoneer Safely Written By Edmund Vallance Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned canyoneer, here are six expert tips for your next canyoneering adventure.
• Lakeside Near Torrey: Three Ways Written By Melissa Fields Take a trip to this trio of Capitol Reef-area reservoirs where you can swim, fish, kayak and cool-off.
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• Mesa Farm Market Best local shops and healthy eats near Moab and Capitol Reef. Try the goat cheese!
• Moonscapes, Marscapes and More Written By Matcha If you want to know what Mars looks like — then the dramatic terrain of Capitol Reef National Park and the surrounding lands are a good place to start.
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• Serenity Found in Torrey and Capitol Reef’s Cathedral Valley District Written By Melissa Fields 5 minute read Taking Southern Utah’s remote, less-traveled path in Capitol Reef's Cathedral Valley District to nurture your body, mind and spirit.
• The All-American Road: Scenic Byway 12 Written By Visit Utah 4 minute read This is 122.863 miles (to be exact) of pure driving bliss. Welcome to Utah’s Scenic Byway 12, a designated All-American Road.
• Torrey Dining Written By Melissa Fields 2 minute read Thanks to it’s location eight miles from Capitol Reef National Park, this remote enclave is a great place to stop for some coffee, ice cream or dinner on your way in or out of the park.
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• Walking Off the Ledge Into Capitol Reef Written By Paula Colman 6 minute read Capitol Reef is breathtaking, but as you stare across the ledge you realize that some of the best scenery is only accessible by dropping in, 20, 50, sometimes 100 feet or more.
• Winter in Southern Utah Like a Local Written By Andrew Dash Gillman 4 minute read Southern Utah comes alive in winter with unexpected experiences for those who are well-prepared and solitude for those who want to expand their view.