Capitol Reef National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Discover the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic wrinkle on Earth!

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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Do I need a permit or reservation?

Permits are required for certain activities, like canyoneering, rock climbing, backpacking, group activities, commercial tours, and others.

A hiker standing under Hickman Natural Bridge

Geology

Learn about the geologic processes that created the Waterpocket Fold.

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Wildlife

Discover some of the wild animals that live in Capitol Reef.

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Volunteer With Us

Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the park

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Pets

Where can you take your pet in Capitol Reef National Park?

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Leave No Trace

Help protect the park.

Last updated: September 28, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

HC 70, Box 15
Torrey, UT 84775

Phone:

435-425-3791
Recorded park information available 24 hours a day. Phones are answered when staff is available. If no one answers, please leave a message, your call will be returned. Questions may also be sent to care_information@nps.gov.