Boondocking At Beas Lewis Flat Outside Capitol Reef National Park

If you’re looking for some free camping close to Capitol Reef National Park look no further than Beas Lewis Flat.

This camping area is located on BLM land with a 14-day stay limit. Campsites are on a first come, first served basis. It is open year-round for visitors to use.

This is boondocking so there are no bathrooms, water, or hook-ups here. There are no trashcans so whatever you pack in make sure you pack out.

Pets are allowed, but please be sure to pick up after them and leash them.

During our stay a woman was walking her two dogs without leashes and they came into our camp. Our dog and cat were outside with us on leads and the other woman’s dogs went after our cat.

In the end, I had to go to a local medical clinic, because I got bit by my cat trying to get him away from the dogs and got a really bad infection. I also got some nasty scratches and one got infected and will leave a scar.

So please please please leash your pets especially when taking them on walks. You don’t know how other campers or their pets will react.

There were homemade fire rings in most of the sites for visitors to have campfires. As always be sure to check on any fire restrictions in the area before starting a fire.

Always make sure every spark is out before going to bed or leaving camp.

We had both Verizon and AT&T cell service during our stay so you’ll be able to stay connected to the outside world during your visit.

There are a variety of sites to choose from here and any size rig can fit.

There really isn’t any shade so be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen. If you’re running solar though, you’ll have no problem topping off those batteries every day.

At the top of Beas Lewis Flat is a massive area able to accommodate a large number of vehicles.

If you’re looking for more seclusion though take the road to the right located right past the cow guard. This road leads to a number of side roads and a ton of spots where you can be all by yourself.

From this boondocking spot, you are only fifteen minutes away from the Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center.

While visiting the park I highly recommend hiking the Sulphur Creek Route, Capitol Gorge Trail, Hickman Bridge, and the Grand Wash Trail.

Also don’t forget to pick up fresh homemade pies at the Gifford House and Museum in the park. The strawberry rhubarb was delicious.

Read all my posts on Capitol Reef National Park here.

The little town of Torrey is only a couple of minutes away.

The Chuckwagon has a small supply of grocery items, but they are really overpriced. They also have a deli and bakery though and make sandwiches which were yummy and reasonably priced.

Besides the whole having to go to the medical clinic incident we really enjoyed our stay here. It was quiet and safe and the views are pretty amazing.

It’s conveniently located near the national park and we would stay here again.