Thursday, June 4, 2026

Moab → Torrey, UT (Capitol Reef)

Goblins and red cliffs on the way to the quietest national park

  • 150 miles
  • ~3.5 drive hours
  • Green River Travel Plaza Supercharger first charge
  • Wonderland RV Park (Torrey) tonight

Weather: Desert heat, high 90s. Charging is sparse; conserve range.

Stops, in order

The day

  1. charge

    Green River Supercharger

    Mandatory full charge. Next DCFC is 200+ miles.

  2. optional scenic

    Goblin Valley State Park

    18-mi paved detour from UT-24. "Hoodoo Valley", mushroom-shaped sandstone formations you can walk among. Add 1.5 hr.

  3. navigation

    Hanksville

    Last fuel + cell service. Top off the trailer water tank.

  4. must do

    Capitol Reef NP, Fruita Historic District

    Mormon pioneer orchards still operating, pick fruit in season. Tiny visitor center, dramatic cliffs.

  5. photo

    Capitol Reef NP, Scenic Drive

    8-mile paved scenic drive south from the visitor center. Gifford House for fresh pie at the end.

  6. sleep

    Wonderland RV Park

    Plug into 14-50 NEMA overnight, wake up at 100% for SR-12 tomorrow.

Charging plan

Where the electrons come from

  • Tesla

    Green River Travel Plaza Supercharger

    Last reliable fast charger before Torrey. Top to 100%, Capitol Reef has no DCFC in town.

Photographs

Day 21 in pictures