About the 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.
Park Information
Established
1971
Size
242K acres
Annual Visitors
1.4M
Best Time to Visit
March to May, September to November
Region
West
Utah • 38.2822°N, -111.2470°W
Key Attractions
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)