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Capitol Reef National Park |
Description:
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.
Designations:
Capitol Reef National Monument (August 2, 1937)
Capitol Reef National Park (December 18, 1971)
Accessibility:
A number of facilities and activities are accessible to the disabled. The Visitor Center and its restroom facilities are moderately accessible. The restrooms in the picnic ground and in loop “B” and “C” in the Fruita campground are also accessible. The amphitheater programs accommodate sensory and mobility impaired individuals.
Getting Around:
Utah Highway 24 runs east and west through the park. The Scenic Drive (25 mile round-trip)begins at the Visitor Center. Other dirt roads traverse the park both north and south of Highway 24. Be sure to check current conditions before heading out on these backcountry roads.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Climbing | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Stargazing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | And more.
Nature: Mountains | And more.
Directions to Capitol Reef National Park
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.
Attractions:
Goblin Valley State Park
Phone:435-564-3633
Anasazi Indian Village State Park
Escalante State Park
Phone:435-826-4466
Kodachrome Basin State Park
Phone:435-679-8562
Nearby Parks:
Arches National Park (140 miles)
Bryce Canyon National Park (125 miles)
Canyonlands National Park (200 miles)
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (110 miles)
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