Atlas › Capitol Reef / Waterpocket
Burro Wash
verified 2026-05-12
Ungraded
High flood risk
Torrey, UT
Most popular of the three Waterpocket slot trio. Deep dark passages between the Reef's white Navajo domes.
BLM closed driving up the wash; park at the road.
Logistics
| Manager | NPS Capitol Reef National Park |
|---|---|
| Permit | Capitol Reef NP entrance fee: $20/vehicle, $15/motorcycle, $10/person on foot or bike (7 day pass; America the Beautiful accepted). Free day-use canyoneering permit required for any rope/rappel descent, obtained in person at the Visitor Center or online via email request. Free backcountry permit for overnight trips. |
| Distance | 6.8 RT to first pour-off; ~8 deeper |
| Elevation | ~400 ft |
| Time | 5-8 hr |
| Technical | Moderate non-tech bottom-up. Chokestones, wading, possible swimming. Top-down route is technical with rappels. |
| Season | Spring, fall; not after rains |
| Flood risk | High |
| Vehicle access | Notom-Bullfrog Rd 7.8 mi south of Hwy 24; 2WD when dry |
| Crowd | Low |
| Coordinates | 38.1183, -111.1611 |