Capitol Reef
Phone: Visitor Information 435-425-3791
The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area. For more information, click on the "In Depth" button on the right.
Directions
Plane - Nearest major airport is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, approximately 250 miles north of the park.
Car - Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah on Utah Highway 24.
Public Transportation - There is no public transportation to the park.
More info at http://www.nps.gov/care
Capitol Reef
Rim Rock Restaurant
Capitol Reef Motel and Restaurant - Torrey, UtahThe closest lodging and restaurants to Capitol Reef National Park.The Rim Rock Restaurant in Torrey, Utah (at the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park) gets its name from the fabulous red rock cliff on which it sits.
Merchant: Restaurant.com
Glen Canyon, Lake Powell & Capitol Reef Trail Map
Price: $9.95*
(National Geographic)
Glen Canyon, Lake Powell & Capitol Reef Trail Map
Merchant: National Geographic
Fish Lake North/Capitol Reef Trail Map
Fish Lake North/Capitol Reef Trail Map
Merchant: National Geographic