Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
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BaldnRed
Fayetteville, NC228 bidrag
okt. 2023 • Par
Capitol Reef is the unsung hero of the "Big 5". It is a wonderful park that does not have all of the crowds found in the other parks in Utah. Easy to get into and out of. It has some great petroglyphs, and some really nice trails down some cool slot canyons. Don't forget your apple pie and pick some apples while you are at it. The drive into the canyon as you approach the entrance is a huge red diorama that will make you weak.
Skrevet 8. november 2023
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Lady Gigglemug
Monrovia, CA2 527 bidrag
okt. 2023 • Familie
Utah has some of the most incredible national parks and Capital Reef is definitely one of them!! Dramatic rock formations in all colors, wildlife, arches, natural bridges, gorgeous picnic spots - totally worth a visit! We saw a huge family of deer and even a Kangaroo Rat!!
Capital Reef is home to a 65 million year old warp in the Earth’s crust called the Waterpocket Fold - which makes for some very interesting and remarkable geological wonders! And it’s also the historical home of the ancient Fremont and Paiute Native American peoples, as well as early Mormon settlers. So you’ll see historic buildings and lots of petroglyphs!
I read that this park is not as busy as most - but we visited the day before the Annular Solar Eclipse and it was absolutely packed lol. So much so that we decided to leave our car at our picnic spot and just hike to the visitor center due to lack of parking lol. We started at the Fruita campground picnic area and there’s a nice little trail that takes you all the way to the visitor center - 2 miles total there and back and flat - so it’s an easy trail with gorgeous views!!
After that we did the scenic drive and stopped to see the petroglyphs which were just awesome!! Then we finished our visit with the Hickman Bridge hike and that was definitely the highlight (see my separate review for this trail)!!
The roads and trails are all very well maintained. I never had signal in the park but did have WiFi at the visitor center. I recommend to download any trail maps or anything else you need before visiting bc it’s pretty remote. There are ample bathrooms around the park and at all the trailheads. I’m not sure how much it costs to enter - I never saw a pay station and we have national park passes that we just hung from our car mirror - those are $80 for the year and well worth it!
Capital Reef is home to a 65 million year old warp in the Earth’s crust called the Waterpocket Fold - which makes for some very interesting and remarkable geological wonders! And it’s also the historical home of the ancient Fremont and Paiute Native American peoples, as well as early Mormon settlers. So you’ll see historic buildings and lots of petroglyphs!
I read that this park is not as busy as most - but we visited the day before the Annular Solar Eclipse and it was absolutely packed lol. So much so that we decided to leave our car at our picnic spot and just hike to the visitor center due to lack of parking lol. We started at the Fruita campground picnic area and there’s a nice little trail that takes you all the way to the visitor center - 2 miles total there and back and flat - so it’s an easy trail with gorgeous views!!
After that we did the scenic drive and stopped to see the petroglyphs which were just awesome!! Then we finished our visit with the Hickman Bridge hike and that was definitely the highlight (see my separate review for this trail)!!
The roads and trails are all very well maintained. I never had signal in the park but did have WiFi at the visitor center. I recommend to download any trail maps or anything else you need before visiting bc it’s pretty remote. There are ample bathrooms around the park and at all the trailheads. I’m not sure how much it costs to enter - I never saw a pay station and we have national park passes that we just hung from our car mirror - those are $80 for the year and well worth it!
Skrevet 23. oktober 2023
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Samuel J
New York City, NY85 bidrag
apr. 2023 • Par
It was much less crowded than the other neighboring parks - and the scenery was just as amazing. Well worth the drive.
Skrevet 22. oktober 2023
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Cryptic_Tourist
Saint Louis, MO742 bidrag
okt. 2023 • Venner
Came here on our mighty five tour for half a day. We did the petroglyph trail which was really neat and easy, the visitors center was insanely packed and small (seriously good luck finding parking) and then we went to the pie stand and pigged out which was EXCELLENT. If they have the mixed berry pie when you go, get it. They do have a card reader and you can get ice cream too! Then we did the scenic drive which was pretty, but just know once you hit a certain point the roads can get pretty rough so you might want to turn back. We also checked out a few more viewpoints and those also had pretty limited parking. Nice NPS, not my favorite of our trip but I’m glad I went!
Skrevet 19. oktober 2023
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RBonTheLake
York, SC656 bidrag
okt. 2023 • Par
Did a few hikes here. The Rim Overlook hike was our favorite. We combined it with HIckman Bridge. The Chimney Rock trail was also nice, We didn't think the scenic highway was much. It's less crowded here than Arches or Canyonlands.
Skrevet 18. oktober 2023
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Lovtorun
Midwest640 bidrag
okt. 2023 • Par
We arrived before noon on a Monday. We drove straight to the Gifford house for pie! We also were able to pick apples in some of the open orchards. There was parking right there and mule deer enjoying the apples too. We had fresh apples all week!
We did three hikes in the park. Cohab canyon from the Gifford house area and up to the viewpoint. Drove down to Cassidy Arch late afternoon. Both trails busy but not overly crowded. Tuesday morning we took on the 9 mile Navajo Knobs. Once we got by the Hickman bridge intersection we saw few people. Very rewarding hike.
Loved being surrounded by the rock formations at this park. The orchards and Gifford house were a bonus.
Saw mule deer, lots of ground squirrels, gray squirrels and small lizards.
Less crowded than the other Utah parks and just as beautiful with good hiking.
We did three hikes in the park. Cohab canyon from the Gifford house area and up to the viewpoint. Drove down to Cassidy Arch late afternoon. Both trails busy but not overly crowded. Tuesday morning we took on the 9 mile Navajo Knobs. Once we got by the Hickman bridge intersection we saw few people. Very rewarding hike.
Loved being surrounded by the rock formations at this park. The orchards and Gifford house were a bonus.
Saw mule deer, lots of ground squirrels, gray squirrels and small lizards.
Less crowded than the other Utah parks and just as beautiful with good hiking.
Skrevet 10. oktober 2023
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ninettejohnson
Woodford, UK176 bidrag
okt. 2023 • Par
Had opportunities to spend few hours & explored the park before we checked into the hotel. It has spectacular rock formations and trails along canyons which are worth doing if you have the time.
The park is very interesting - you can learn about the history attached to it. This includes ancient petroglyphs as well as the more recent associations with the Mormons. There is a historic district - Fruita which includes Gifford House - a house museum with exhibits of interest. They even sell fruits pies that are only on sale there. I recommend that you purchase as they are delicious.
Overall we enjoyed our time at the park.
The park is very interesting - you can learn about the history attached to it. This includes ancient petroglyphs as well as the more recent associations with the Mormons. There is a historic district - Fruita which includes Gifford House - a house museum with exhibits of interest. They even sell fruits pies that are only on sale there. I recommend that you purchase as they are delicious.
Overall we enjoyed our time at the park.
Skrevet 6. oktober 2023
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runner24
Orlando, FL1 515 bidrag
sep. 2023 • Alene
I recently completed my visits to all five Utah National Parks. Although I concluded my quest at Canyonlands National Park, I truly savored my time at Capitol Reef and consider it one of the best among the bunch. One standout feature is the relative absence of the massive crowds that often swarm Zion, and the added bonus is that you can explore all corners of the park by car.
My journey began as I headed south off Interstate 70, embarking on the scenic Route 24 that takes you right through the heart of the park. The drive itself was a pure delight, with a breathtaking sunrise, occasional misty rain, and even a dramatic display of "dry" lightning. Along the way, we encountered a serene herd of mule deer, completely unfazed by our presence.
Once inside the park, I must admit that I was initially underwhelmed by the Visitor Center's size and the small parking lot, which at times felt gridlocked with buses and traffic. Some folks even resorted to parking along the shoulder further down the road. However, don't let this initial impression deter you, as this was the only crowd-related hiccup we encountered during our entire visit.
Capitol Reef offers numerous spots to pull over and soak in the magnificent vistas. Our adventure led us down the captivating Capitol Reef Scenic Drive (7.9 miles one way), which was a real treat. We then continued on to navigate the gravelly Capitol Gorge Road, a roughly 2.3-mile stretch that proved to be one of the standout highlights of our visit. Despite its gravel surface, we tackled it in a rental car, and it appeared that most other vehicles we encountered were also sedans. It's a non-issue.
After our exhilarating drive and a pass on the bustling Visitor Center once again, we ventured to the Fremont Petroglyphs and embarked on the trail leading to Hickman Bridge. Along the way, I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon a couple of Bighorn Sheep sunning themselves on a rocky ledge. Both experiences are absolute musts.
Capitol Reef might not be the closest or most conveniently located national park to visit, but it's unquestionably worth the effort. We absolutely adored our time there.
My journey began as I headed south off Interstate 70, embarking on the scenic Route 24 that takes you right through the heart of the park. The drive itself was a pure delight, with a breathtaking sunrise, occasional misty rain, and even a dramatic display of "dry" lightning. Along the way, we encountered a serene herd of mule deer, completely unfazed by our presence.
Once inside the park, I must admit that I was initially underwhelmed by the Visitor Center's size and the small parking lot, which at times felt gridlocked with buses and traffic. Some folks even resorted to parking along the shoulder further down the road. However, don't let this initial impression deter you, as this was the only crowd-related hiccup we encountered during our entire visit.
Capitol Reef offers numerous spots to pull over and soak in the magnificent vistas. Our adventure led us down the captivating Capitol Reef Scenic Drive (7.9 miles one way), which was a real treat. We then continued on to navigate the gravelly Capitol Gorge Road, a roughly 2.3-mile stretch that proved to be one of the standout highlights of our visit. Despite its gravel surface, we tackled it in a rental car, and it appeared that most other vehicles we encountered were also sedans. It's a non-issue.
After our exhilarating drive and a pass on the bustling Visitor Center once again, we ventured to the Fremont Petroglyphs and embarked on the trail leading to Hickman Bridge. Along the way, I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon a couple of Bighorn Sheep sunning themselves on a rocky ledge. Both experiences are absolute musts.
Capitol Reef might not be the closest or most conveniently located national park to visit, but it's unquestionably worth the effort. We absolutely adored our time there.
Skrevet 27. september 2023
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plfdakar
Suce-sur-Erdre, Frankrike1 131 bidrag
sep. 2023 • Par
De surprise en surprise, le whaou est certainement le mot le plus employé lorsque vous visitez e parc. Grandioses ces envolées de montagnes, devant vous êtes tout petit
Skrevet 26. september 2023
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LouAnn
Olympia, WA7 bidrag
sep. 2023 • Par
Lovely scenic drive. Download the National Parks app with Capitol Reef NP saved so you can listen to it during the scenic drive.
Enjoyed the Grand Wash Trail.
Make sure you stop for a piece of pie at the Gifford House.
Enjoyed the Grand Wash Trail.
Make sure you stop for a piece of pie at the Gifford House.
Skrevet 7. september 2023
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Wiz419
Durham, NC8 bidrag
What are the elevations on the main route through Capital Reef? I use a Portable Oxygen Concentrator and should not go above 8,000 feet. Thanks, Bill
carlotaTravel4fun
california612 bidrag
Look at the NP website. They have a phone number and may be able to answer this question and any concerns you may have.
Andrea T
dallas16 bidrag
My husband and I would like to take our sons to Capital Reef. HOwever, we have a 9 year old with ASD who sometimes likes to run off. Therefore, we removed Bryce and Grand Canyon from our list. Can anyone tell us of any hiking trails at this park without drop off's where if he ran he would not get hurt?
jetsly
Minneapolis, MN1 544 bidrag
It is always best to start your visit to a national park at the Visitor Information office. The staff are best positioned to answer these kinds of questions.
Bev M
Grasonville, MD21 bidrag
We are driving from Moab to Torrey/Capital Reef and then a few days later to Park City/SLC.
We have several hotels booked - but a couple days we want to be open to our plans with our 2 kids. Will we be able to find something i(hotel/motel) n June without having reserved in advance during this high season?
gold-vintner
Indianapolis, IN1 240 bidrag
Sorry for the delay in responding....Trip Advisor no longer sends questions to us....I just happened to see your question while deleting messages.
I cannot answer your question specifically....during that time of year it could be a problem. HOWEVER....I would recommend that you call Carlton Hotel in Salt Lake City...1-800-633-3500. They could, possibly, give you a better answer.
We were there last fall on a VERY busy weekend ...the semi-annual Morman convention. The hotel is 2 blocks from the Morman complex and the hotel was not busy. Paid $79.00 per night and had 2 bedrooms and kitchenette. Hot breakfast in morning.
Park City & Olympic Park about 35 minute drive from hotel. See my reviews of both areas on TA.
Sue L
Enumclaw, WA10 bidrag
Also, were you pulling a car behind your RV? We won't be, so am wondering how much we'll be able to get to if we are camping in the park, but want to visit other areas. Are there shuttles in Capitol Reef?
Sue L
Enumclaw, WA10 bidrag
Hello. Did you carry chains while driving through Capitol Reef? We also plan to visit in March and wonder about road conditions. Did you make campground reservations before you went? Thanks.
Thomas F
Columbia, MD210 bidrag
All I can add is that in late September in the middle of the week the entire campground (one of the most beautiful in the area) was full. I would definitely make reservations.
Ashley Mantras
Murrieta, CA113 bidrag
Where about are the petroglyphs within the NP? Thanks!
F4981JCmichaels
Vancouver, WA2 097 bidrag
Amazingly, they are easy to see! At many parks one would expect arduous hikes to get to petroglyph locations, but in Capitol Reef NP, they are right off the road, highway 24, a few miles east of the visitors center. There is parking there, and a short boardwalk trail to view them.
MegBon
Indianapolis, IN309 bidrag
Does anyone know how late in the year CRNP offers star viewing with telescopes? There are no schedules on the website; it only says that it goes mid-May through October. (I ask because Bryce Canyon NP also says the same thing, but star viewing shifts to Sat. nights only on Oct. 13.) We wouldn't be arriving at Capitol Reef until Oct. 17.
cvcalifornia
California386 bidrag
Sorry, don't know. Suggest contacting ranger station.
ryanls82
Oxford, OH386 bidrag
I will be visiting Capitol Reef in a couple of weeks. I have a hotel in Torrey and my friend will be camping in the park. As it stands now, I am supposed to drop him off at the edge of the scenic drive. I have a fear of heights, so I wanted to make sure this is an area I could drive. I do not like sharp drop offs. I will only be driving about 7 miles, from Torrey to the scenic drive. What is the drive like there? Once I am in the park and with my friend, he will be driving, so I am fine in the passenger seat. I just needed information on the drive from Torrey to the edge of the scenic drive.
842DanB
Des Moines, IA116 bidrag
There aren't any drop offs that I remember. All the roads are in the valleys. Nice and flat!
Deborah B
Metairie, LA32 bidrag
Hi! I’m researching the Sulphur Creek hike. It looks like an amazing hike. I will be on limited time, so ideally, it looks like it’s about 5 miles if I leave my car at the start of the hike, and hike to the visitor center. The problem, I only have one rental car. I’ve read you can hitchhike back. I’m not really comfortable hitchhiking. Is there any other options? I don’t see a shuttle service. Time is limited to walk the three miles back. Any advice would be helpful. I looked at a Jeep rental price. I saw $160 for a day rental. It’s not cheap. Would it be worth it? Or a cheaper option available? Thanks so much!
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- Hoteller i nærheten av Capitol Reef National Park:
- (0.05 km) Flute Shop Motel
- (0.13 km) Cathedral Valley Inn
- (1.61 km) Fruita Campground
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- Restauranter i nærheten av Capitol Reef National Park:
- (0.30 km) Mesa Farm Market
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