Capitol Reef National Park Points of Interest & Stops

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Capitol Reef National Park, only a few miles wide but 100 miles long, showcases not only the beauty of the Waterpocket Fold, but also the area's human history.

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Capitol Reef National Park and its campgrounds are open year-round.

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Traveling the park's Scenic Drive beyond the Fruita Campground require a fee.

Learn About the Park

Answers to some questions commonly asked of Capitol Reef park rangers.

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Capitol Reef is open year-round, so you can visit anytime.

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The I-15 or I-70 highways will get you relatively close to Capitol Reef, but the fun really starts when you get close to the park.

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The annual fruit-harvesting season is by far the biggest event on the Capitol Reef calendar.

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In south-central Utah, Capitol Reef National Park is 100 miles long but quite narrow, offering access via both Interstate 70 and Interstate 15.

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There is no gas available in Capitol Reef National Park.

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There are no restaurants in Capitol Reef National Park.

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There are a few places within the park to pick up souvenirs and snacks.

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There are restrooms throughout Capitol Reef National Park -- some modern and accessible, some primitive.

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There's plenty of parking available at the different attractions within Capitol Reef National Park.

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Cell phone and Wi-Fi service are available in Torrey, just west of the park's entrance.

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There are plentiful options for day hikes in the Fruita area of Capitol Reef, as well as numerous backcountry routes for more serious hikers.

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Capitol Reef National Park is arid, with precipitation averaging only around 8 inches per year at the park visitor center weather station.

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Bicycles are allowed in certain areas of Capitol Reef National Park.

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There are a number of factors to take into consideration when managing your safety in Capitol Reef National Park.

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There are both developed and primitive camping options inside Capitol Reef National Park.

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Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome in the developed areas of Capitol Reef National Park.

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There are scenic views to be had all over Capitol Reef National Park.

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Much of Capitol Reef National Park can be enjoyed via scenic drives, and there are accessible facilities as well when it's time to stop.

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There's a picnic area one mile south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

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There are more than 230 known bird species in Capitol Reef National Park.