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.
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $20 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $20Entrance - Motorcycle: $15Entrance - Per Person: $10Commercial Entrance - Per Person: $10Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $100
- HoursCapitol Reef is a 24 hour park, open all day, every day. The visitor center is open daily, except for some major holidays. Visitor center hours vary, call 435-425-3791 and follow the prompts for current visitor center in
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 435-425-3791 · care_information@nps.gov
From I-70: Take exit 149, then take UT-24 west toward Hanksville; continue for 43.8 miles (70.5 km). Turn right to continue on UT-24 west and continue for 37.3 miles (60 km). From I-15: take exit 188 then US-50 east toward Scipio. Left on UT-50; continuing 0.7 miles (1.1 km). Turn right onto US-50 e
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Capitol Reef National Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Capitol Reef National Park?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Can you camp at Capitol Reef National Park?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Burro Wash, Capitol Gorge, Capitol Gorge Spur Trail to Tanks, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Capitol Reef National Park. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
Capitol Reef is a 24 hour park, open all day, every day. The visitor center is open daily, except for some major holidays. Visitor center hours vary, call 435-425-3791 and follow the prompts for current visitor center in
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Ken Lund / CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Sevier River
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