Capitol Reef National Park

National Park · Utah

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Wingate Sandstone cliffs behind historic barn and farmhouse
Photo: NPS Photo

Current alerts (2)

  • Caution

    Elevated E. Coli levels - Fremont River and Sulphur Creek

    Recent water quality testing shows elevated E. coli levels in the Fremont River and Sulphur Creek. A warning advisory has been issued by the Utah DEQ. Use caution if entering the water. Do not get water in your mouth, do not swim. Wash hands with soap and water.

  • Caution

    Monsoon Season & Flash Floods

    Heavy rains can cause sudden flooding, especially in canyons and washes. Do not drive or hike through flood waters. Get to high ground and wait for floods to subside. Some roads may close temporarily; closures are posted at the visitor center.

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Hours

Capitol Reef National Park

Every dayAll Day

Capitol 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 centers

Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center

Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center

Every day8:00AM - 4:30PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Visitor Center Closed - Thanksgiving (closed)
  • Nov 29 – Mar 6: Winter Hours

Visitor Center is open daily with the exception of some major holidays.

Visitor center page on nps.gov

Events in the next few days

  • Evening Program

    · 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM · The Fruita campground amphitheater is located near Loop C of the Fruita campground (approximately 1.5 miles/2.4km south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive). · Free

  • Archeology Talk

    · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24. · Free

  • Ranger's Choice Talk

    · 03:00 PM – 03:30 PM · Free

  • Guided Walk

    · 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM · Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area. · Free

About this park

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.