Torrey

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Torrey showing street scenes
Torrey
Capitol Reef National Park featuring desert views and tranquil scenes
Capitol Reef National Park featuring a park
Capitol Reef National Park featuring tranquil scenes, a sunset and desert views

Wedged between blush-colored cliffs and bordered with emerald meadows, this 19th-century pioneering town is perfectly situated for outdoor fun and adventures.

Torrey is a captivating central Utah town amid some of the state’s most magnificent natural landscapes. From the stark beauty of the desert to alpine lakes brimming with trout and rugged mountains, Torrey is surrounded by boundless splendor and is a great stepping-stone for backcountry adventure. Go hiking, canyoneering, mountain biking and climbing around the red-rock formations. Experience the thrills of exploring the rugged landscape with a dirt bike or four-wheel drive.

Learn about the intriguing history of this tree-lined town. Established in the 1880s by Mormon settlers, the town hints at its pioneering past with preserved buildings and historic landmarks. Check out the old Schoolhouse built from logs and red sandstone.

Stop at the visitor center of Capitol Reef National ParkOpens in a new window, 8 miles (13 kilometers) from Torrey, to find out what kind of outdoors experience you can have during your stay. Pick up maps and tour operator brochures and get ready to explore the surrounding environment. The park encompasses a vast tract of otherworldly rock formations. Explore deep canyons, windswept cliffs and the intriguing Navajo-sandstone Waterpocket Fold. Hike or drive through this mesmerizing landscape and camp overnight at shaded campgrounds.

Travel northwest from Torrey to reach the mountainous Fishlake National Forest, which features pristine aspen woodlands, mountain meadows and a lake stocked with trout. Dixie National Forest stretches across southern Utah to the west of Torrey. Check out red-rock spires and hike through stands of ponderosa pines.

Visit in August to watch the annual Tour of Utah cycling race pass through the town. Torrey has a range of lodging options. Visit in summer to enjoy Torrey’s mild temperatures at an elevation of 6,830 feet (2,082 meters). The town’s closest major airport is Canyonlands Field near MoabOpens in a new window. Salt Lake CityOpens in a new window is about 210 miles (340 kilometers) away.

Add Torrey to your road trip along Scenic Byway 12, also known as Utah’s All-American Road.

Capitol Reef Resort

Capitol Reef Resort

4 out of 5
2600 E. Hwy 24, Torrey, UT
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Torrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,041 reviews)
Unique and Fun Hotel with a View
"We loved our stay here. Such a unique and cool hotel with so many fun and comfy accommodations. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Capitol Reef. It also has stunning view of the cliffs from your hotel room window."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Capitol Reef Resort
Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse

Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse

2.5 out of 5
955 East SR-24, Torrey, UT
Stay at this hotel in Torrey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,054 reviews)
"Location, room, staff everything was great and loved the convience of having restaurant and laundry room at the property! The views of sunset in this area were great as well!"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse
Red Sands Hotel

Red Sands Hotel

3.5 out of 5
670 E Highway 24, Torrey, UT
The price is P8,512 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P8,512
P9,617 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Torrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a nice property and had decent amenities. The pool was indoor and not heated. The first day the pool was 'too dirty to use' as we were told by the staff. Unfortunate since the pool is why we booked it. More breakfast options would've been nice."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Red Sands Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cowboy Cabin

Cowboy Cabin

3 out of 5
2345 Cowboy road, Torrey, UT
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Torrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Gifford Homestead and Dixie National Forest are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Great beds, easy access to restaurants and Capitol Reef"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Cowboy Cabin
Muddy Creek Mining Company

Muddy Creek Mining Company

3 out of 5
280 E 100 N, Hanksville, UT
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Hanksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Muddy Creek Mining Company
Dukes Slickrock Campground & RV Park

Dukes Slickrock Campground & RV Park

3 out of 5
275 E Highway 24, Hanksville, UT
Stay at this 3-star campground in Hanksville. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (392 reviews)
"I would recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Dukes Slickrock Campground & RV Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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