The Details
A 100-mile wrinkle in the earth — the Waterpocket Fold — creates a remote canyon landscape few visitors reach.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHApril–May and late September–October; fruit in the Fruita orchards ripens from summer into fall.
Quieter than the neighboring parks; weekend traffic peaks in spring and fall.
Summers are hot, with flash floods in slot canyons during monsoon (July–September). Winter brings snow at higher elevations.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
OFFICIAL & TRUSTED SITESCapitol Reef