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.
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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
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
Where to stay

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

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