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Capitol Reef National ParkThe Wingate Sandstone Castle is perched on the banded Chinle formation
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Capitol Reef National Park
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Fruita Cliffs
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Fruita Cliffs

Operating Hours & Seasons
The park and campgrounds are open year round. The Visitor Center is open daily (except for some major holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours during the summer season.

Ripple Rock Nature Center is open from Memorial Day through June 30, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.; then open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm from July 1 through Labor Day weekend Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sundays and Mondays.
Fremont petroglyphs are characterized by trapezoid-shaped anthropomorphic figures.  

Did You Know?
The Fremont River Canyon is the type locale for the prehistoric Native American people named the Fremont. Evidence here defines them as a unique major prehistoric culture. There are several petroglyph panels 1.1 miles east of the visitor center on Utah State Highway 24.
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Last Updated: June 24, 2009 at 15:36 EST