Torrey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Torrey featuring street scenes
Torrey
Capitol Reef National Park which includes desert views and tranquil scenes
Capitol Reef National Park which includes a garden
Capitol Reef National Park featuring tranquil scenes, desert views and a sunset

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
The price is AU$294 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$294
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,034 reviews)
"This resort is located right on the Certified International Dark Sky, yet the resort doesn't have a curfew when the guestrooms outdoor lights should be turned off at a certain time at night in order for the guest to enjoy the night sky."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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! (1,051 reviews)
"The staff is amazing, the room was very clean, spacious, and well maintained. It’s the best place in Torrey to stay if you are going to Capitol Reef National Park, and it’s very close to the Visitor Center"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse
Red Sands Hotel

Red Sands Hotel

3.5 out of 5
670 E Highway 24, Torrey, UT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$231 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$231
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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)
"Great hotel with many features to make the stay enjoyable."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Cabin was clean and comfortable. Very close to Capital Reef national park. Porch was a great place to sit and look at the stars at night. This area is an International Dark Sky zone."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Cowboy Cabin
Capitol Reef Dome | Primrose

Capitol Reef Dome | Primrose

Wayne County
Stay at this vacation home in Torrey. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions North Caineville Mesa and Mars Desert Research Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
"This place was fantastic, loved everything about it. We will definitely stay again. Clean, comfortable, great amenities, perfect location."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Capitol Reef Dome | Primrose
Capitol Reef Dome | Oak

Capitol Reef Dome | Oak

Wayne County
Stay at this vacation home in Torrey. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions North Caineville Mesa and Mars Desert Research Center are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Little late getting this posted - but property was great. Everything was exactly as described and entire process was effortless from rental to check-in to check-out. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Capitol Reef Dome | Oak
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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