All the things you need to know about the Utah Mighty 5

So far, we have been to 10 National Parks and have plans to go to at least 4 or 5 more this year. One of the goals of our full-time journey is to visit every National Park. In this episode, we discuss the Utah Mighty 5 and then explore other thoughts about National Parks.

The Utah Mighty 5: Arches National Park (Kylie’s Favorite)

• National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm
• Listen to our Utah podcast, where we discuss Arches and areas to camp around Arches.

Directions & Fees

• Directions Northern end of Moab
• Private Vehicle Fee – $30.00
• Motorcycle Fee – $25.00
• Per person – $15.00
• They also take America the Beautiful annual pass.

Things to see or do at the park

• Balanced Rock
• Courthouse Towers
• The Windows
• Delicate Arch
• Devils Garden

Where to stay

• We boondocked off 191. If you’re looking for boondocking in the area, check out episode 6 for boondocking tips. 
• There are a few dump and freshwater fillups in Moab!
• Ballard RV Park in Thompson Springs
• There is a campground at the park – Devils Garden Campground.
• Utah RV Parks & Campgrounds

The Utah Mighty 5: Bryce Canyon National Park

• National Park Services: https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm

Directions & Fees

• $35 per car
• $30 per motorcycle
• $20 per person
• They also take America the Beautiful annual pass.

Things to see or do at the park

• Rim trail between sunrise and sunset point

Where to stay

• Dixie national forest
• If you’re looking for boondocking in the area, check out episode 6 for boondocking tips. 

The Utah Mighty 5: Canyonlands National Park

• Largest national park in Utah
• We drove into this park through a Shafer Jeep Trail
• National Park Services: https://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm

Directions & Fees

• West of Moab
• Private Vehicle Fee – $30.00
• Motorcycle Fee – $25.00
• Per person – $15.00
• They also take America the Beautiful annual pass.

Things to see or do at the park

• Island in the Sky
• Needles
• Horseshoe Canyon Unit
• Shafer Jeep Trail and the switchbacks

Where to stay

• We boondocked off 191. If you’re looking for boondocking in the area, check out episode 6 for boondocking tips. 
• There are a few dump and freshwater fillups in Moab!
• Utah RV Parks & Campgrounds

The Utah Mighty 5: Zion National Park

• Don’t forget the Kolob Canyons
• Plan Shuttle service before arriving
• National Park Services: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm

Directions & Fees

• Private Vehicle Fee – $35.00
• Motorcycle Fee – $30.00
• Per person – $20.00
• They also take America the Beautiful annual pass.

Things to see or do at the park

• The Narrows
• Subway

Where to stay

• South Campground
• Watchman Campground
• Boondocking near Zion

The Utah Mighty 5: Capitol Reef

• National Park Services: https://www.nps.gov/care/index.htm
• Plan around a fruit harvest because they have orchards
• Don’t feed the deer!! 

Directions & Fees

• West of Moab
• Private Vehicle Fee – $10.00
• Motorcycle Fee – $20.00
• Per person – $15.00
• They also take America the Beautiful annual pass.

Things to see or do at the park

• Cathedral Valley – High Clearance Required
• Grand Wash trail (jeep/hiking)
• The city of Fruita
  • The town’s old schoolhouse dates back to 1896, although the interior reflects how it should have looked in the 1930s.
• Petroglyphs
• Designated an International Dark Sky Park in 2015

Where to stay

• Circleville RV Park
• Boondocking near Torrey
• There are no hotels in Capitol Reef

Tips for all National Parks

• Go in the evening
• Visitor center first because it closes
• Get the Annual pass to save as much money as possible

Camp Review

• Veterans Assist Harvest Host (Discount code for Harvest host 15% off)
• Funwheatens.com