Capitol Reef National Park

The Capitol Reef Orchards, planted in the pioneer era, remain a popular place for visitors today.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Fruita Campground Soon Reservable Year Round
Starting October 15, all campsites in Fruita Campground will be reservable year-round, up to six months in advance. Just like during the peak season (March 1- October 31), campsites will be reservable on Recreation.gov for the winter season as well (November 1 to February 28).
A road through red rock desert with a dusting of snow on the sandstone cliffs to the left side
Scenic Drive rehabilitation project scheduled to begin on April 29
The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will begin work on an approximately $12 million project to rehabilitate Scenic Drive and multiple parking lots in Capitol Reef National Park.
Wingate Sandstone cliffs behind historic barn and farmhouse
Photo by NPS Photo
A hiker stands beside Hickman Bridge, a natural sandstone bridge
Photo by NPS Photo
Exposed layers of rock in the Waterpocket fold
Photo by NPS Photo
Cliffs known as "The Castle" tower above the Capitol Reef Visitor Center
Photo by NPS Photo
Fruit tree with peaches in front of red sandstone cliffs
Photo by NPS Photo