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Capitol Reef National Park
National Park · UT
Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesSpecial Event: September 19 and 25, 2027 Scenic Drive temporary closure
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesElevated E. Coli levels - Fremont River and Sulphur Creek
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesMonsoon Season & Flash Floods
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$10
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park5 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available42 activities
Park Name
InfoCapitol Reef National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoUT
Phone
Info435-425-3791
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Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$35
Operating Hours
InfoCapitol Reef is a 24 hour park, open all day, every day. The visitor center is open daily, except for some major holidays. Visitor center hours vary, call 435-425-3791 and follow the prompts for current visitor center information.
Visitor Center: Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Ruins, Arts + 57 more
Weather Info
InfoWeather is posted daily; check at the park visitor center for weather updates. Do not enter into narrow canyons if there is a threat of rain or if rain has been falling in the area. Rain and snow may
Getting There
InfoFrom I-70: Take exit 149, then take UT-24 west toward Hanksville; continue for 43.8 miles (70.5 km). Turn right to continue on UT-24 west and continue for 37.3 miles (60 km). From I-15: take exit 188
Location
Info38.2822° N, -111.2470° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website