We drove the capitol gorge drive and the visitor center clerk told us it is like driving through a slot Canyon for your car. It was very scenic. We also stopped at Jackson Orchard to pick apples. We bought homemade pies as Gifford House. We...More

Capitol Reef is unique place and it makes sense to stay there at least 2 full days. Definitely hiking is the best way to see main Capitol's reef attractions. But there are several good scenic driving tours as well.

This was our 5th of the Big Five National Parks (Bryce & Zion in August 2001, and Arches and Canyonlands October 2019). What my wife and I enjoy about Utah's National Parks are their uniqueness among each other. CRNP is different while providing more than...More

A trip through Capitol Reef National Park will afford you stunning vistas of beautifully multicolored roach formations, multiple hiking opportunities and a beautiful shady picnic area. Even the if you only drive through you’ll see many beautiful parts from the car. It’ll be a wonderful...More

We knew absolutely nothing about Capitol Reef so a trip to the Visitor Centre was key. We learned a great deal about the area and found this park to have more of a personal touch. Not as huge and magnificent as Bryce or Arches, but...More

We did Utah's Mighty 5, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, and Grand Canyon. This was by far my favorite park. I think it has something to do with the orchards and the stargazing night. We went on the full moon hike as well. Zion and Mesa...More

Capitol Reef National Park is one of a kind and is probably the stop where we learned the most, because we initially knew the least. Definitely worth the stop and scenery as varied as any park we’ve seen. The Visitor Center is an essential stop...More