Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park

Discover the Waterpocket Fold, historic fruit orchards, and hidden desert cathedrals in Utah's red rock heart.

Best time
March – May, September – October
Duration
2–3 days
Avg. budget
$165 / day
Scenic score
9 / 10
Camping score
8 / 10

Reservation needed

None

Usually no advance permit needed

Nearest airport

CNY · 3 h 9 min drive

Canyonlands Regional Airport

Book your Capitol stay without the stress

Private campsites and glamping just outside the park often stay open when park campgrounds are full. Availability is set by each partner.

RV parks near Capitol Reef National Park on RoverPass

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Campsites near Capitol Reef National Park on Campspot

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Going in Mar? Book campsites around Sep, any entry permit around Nov, and your RV or car around Jan. Always check official park rules for exact release dates.

Where you'll want to sleep

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RVs, campervans & cars near CNY

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The moments you came for

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Plan your road trip

From Canyonlands Regional Airport

3 h 9 min

about 137 miles by car · times vary with traffic and road closures

Get directions

Download offline maps before you go — signal drops near the park.

Stays near the end of your drive

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