About Our Inn
If you are looking for a quaint location off the grid with breath-taking night skies and an other-worldly backdrop, the Cathedral Valley Inn is the place to be. Located 17 miles west of Hanksville, and 30 miles east of Torrey, we are the closest motel to the awe inspiring Cathedral Valley. nestled between two breath taking mesas and 10 miles out side of the stunning Capitol Reef National Park, with OHV paradise Swing Arm City being only 5 minutes away You will not find another motel with so much to offer. Hikers, dirt bikers, photographers, and all-around nature lovers come from all over the globe to witness the old-world beauty in the deserts of Utah, and they stay at the Cathedral Valley Inn to do it. The bentonite hills behind the Motel, along with the BLM land in the surrounding area, are prime locations to explore if you are a rock hound, photographer, hiker or biker. This is a place for adventurous folk who enjoy engaging in the world around them or fun-loving families looking for a peaceful getaway from a big city.
Capitol Reef National Park
Located in the heartland of red rock country, and 12 miles west of Cathedral Valley Inn, Capitol Reef National Park is full of riveting beauty and exploration.
With its immense cliffs, deep gorges, famous arches/bridges, and serene atmosphere, this park is perfect for adventure.
Unlike many national parks capitolreef is a large park with pleanty of room to breath away from other visitors. Making it perfect for anyone looking for tranquility in nature.
Goblin Valley
Goblin Valley is a Mars-like maze of eroded sandstone located 50 miles east of Cathedral Valley Inn.
There is an unearthly aura there which makes some feel like they are no longer on this planet. The erosion there has left bizarre formations that resemble rock goblins, hence the name. Goblin Valley is ideal for family hikes and picnics.
Slot Canyons
Slot canyons are some of the most dinstictive natural features in the deserts of Utah. On all sides of the Cathedral Valley Inn you will find them.
In Capitol Reef there are Cottonwood Wash, Burro Wash, and Sheets Gulch, all of which are breathtaking and best hiked through on hot and sunny days.
To the east of the inn are Little Wild Horse Canyon, Leprechaun Valley, and the Ding & Dang Canyon, the latter being for more adventurous souls.
The most important thing to remember before traversing through these water-cut formations, is to check flash-flood warnings; it can be VERY DANGEROUS to hike through slot canyons in any wet weather.
