Capitol Reef National Park

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.

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WEATHER INFO

Weather is posted daily; check at the park visitor center for weather updates. Do not enter into narrow canyons if there is a threat of rain or if rain has been falling in the area. Rain and snow may also make dirt roads impassable to vehicles.

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Capitol Reef

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 east; continue for 24.4 miles (39.3 km). Turn right onto UT-260 south and continue 4.2 miles (6.8 km), then right on UT-24 for 71.3 miles. UT-12: North on highway 12 to Torrey, UT. Right onto UT-24.

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PARK CLOSURE

Scenic Drive Closed Beyond Grand Wash Road

The Scenic Drive is closed just south of Grand Wash Road. There is no access for vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians. The entirety of Scenic Drive is expected to close on June 11. Expect heavy truck traffic and drive carefully through construction zones.

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Visitor Center Parking Lot Construction

The visitor center parking lot is being prepped for paving. It will be partly closed to facilitate work June 2 to 6. Expect limited access. Vehicles over 20 feet can park along the road. A full closure of the lot and building for paving will be June 10-12

PARK CLOSURE

Annual/Seasonal Canyon Closures

The following are closed to entry through 8/31/2025 to protect sensitive resources: Headquarters Canyon, the heads of Burro Wash & Fivemile Wash descending east 2 miles, Shinob Canyon + routes descending into Shinob, including Na-gah, Nighthawk, & Timpie.

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Special Use Permits

Special Use Permits are typically needed for activities that benefit a specific group. Examples include: Groups of 40 or more, trips organized by scouting groups, churches, or academic institutions, photography, weddings, and first amendment activities

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