Description
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.
Activities
Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching, Camping, Canyoneering, Climbing, Cultural Demonstrations, Museum Exhibits, First Person Interpretation, Fishing, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Junior Ranger Program, Kid Friendly, Living History, National Park, Off-Trail Permitted Hiking, Picnicking, Public Lands, Recreation, Road Biking, Rock Climbing, RV Camping, Shopping, Stargazing, and Wildlife Watching
Need to Know
Weather 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 also make dirt roads impassable to vehicles.
