Capitol Reef National Park - Plan Your Visit
Operating Hours & Seasons
The park and campgrounds are open year round. The Visitor Center is open daily (except Christmas Day) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours during the summer season.
Local Partners & Information Resources
Wayne County Travel Council
Garfield County Travel Council
Capitol Reef Natural History Association
Getting There
Plane
The 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.
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.