If you're entering Capitol Reef from the east, take a lunch break at the friendliest cowboy grill this side of the swell. Specializing in smoked meats, the food is straightforward and filling, the service is great, and there are comfortable cabins and campsites with full hookups out back.
Duke's Slickrock Grill
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