National Park · Utah
Capitol Reef National Park
The Waterpocket Fold & historic orchards
StateUtah
Best seasonSpring & fall
Don’t missThe Scenic Drive into the cliffs
TerrainRed cliffs, slot canyons & orchards
Capitol Reef is the quietest of Utah’s Mighty 5 — a 100-mile wrinkle in the earth’s crust, with slot canyons, petroglyphs, and pioneer fruit orchards you can still pick. Spring and fall are best.
What to see
- Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
- Hickman Bridge
- Fruita orchards & barns
- Cassidy Arch
- Cathedral Valley (4WD)
Plan around it
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.