Capitol Reef National Park

National Park Service, Utah.

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.

Camping and Day Use

• Capitol Reef Np Group Campground
• Fruita Campground

Site Passes

• Capitol Reef National Park Site Pass

Nearby Activities

• Auto Touring
• Biking
• Camping
• Climbing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic & Cultural Site
• Horse Camping
• Horseback Riding
• Picnicking
• Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From 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 then US-50 east toward Scipio. Left on UT-50; continuing 0.7 miles (1.1 km). Turn right onto US-50 east; continue for 24.4 miles (39.3 km). Turn right onto UT-260 south and continue 4.2 miles (6.8 km), then right on UT-24 for 71.3 miles. UT-12: North on highway 12 to Torrey, UT. Right onto UT-24.

Additional Information

• Capitol Reef National Park Map
• Capitol Reef National Park Official Website

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