We loved Capitol Reef, simply awesome with those majestic granite formations rising up from the canyon floor. While you are at Capitol Reef be sure to have a piece of the delicious fruit pies locally made and sold at the Gifford Homestead!!! We stayed a Wonderland RV Park in the Torrey area which was small,32 sites, but very well kept and clean, with lots of green grass which our dog loved.
Bryce Canyon is so beautiful. If possible head there for a sunrise for a beautiful sight. While at Bryce we stayed at Ruby's Inn Campground. Huge over 150 sites, desert like with lots of dirt and gravel but well kept and some trees.
Enjoy your trip, take lots of pictures, and prepare for some cold desert nights in October!!! Average Oct. temps at Capitol Reef are 60's daytime and 20's at night.