Kids & Youth

 
Colorful junior ranger booklet with wooden badge placed on black boulder.

Junior Ranger

For ages 3 to 103! Compete activities to earn your badge!

Volunteer saying Junior Ranger pledge with three children and an adult.

For Kids

Capitol Reef offers activities for people of all ages. Check out these ideas!

Slick rock trail with juniper trees, rocks, and views of white cliffs in the distance.

Hiking in Fruita

Go for a hike off the Scenic Drive or Utah Highway 24.

Three furry marmots in brown dirt all looking the same direction.

Nature & Science

Discover the natural resources protected within Capitol Reef National Park.

Rows of flowering trees with pink and white blossoms.

History

Capitol Reef's rich cultural history includes archaic hunter-gatherers, the prehistoric Fremont Culture, and pioneer homesteaders.

Flash flood in Sulphur Creek in Capitol Reef National Park

Your Safety

Your safety is your responsibility. Safety tips for visiting Capitol Reef.

 

Tips for a Great Visit:

Last updated: September 19, 2025

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.

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