Sights & Attractions in Capitol Reef National Park

Things to Do in Capitol Reef National Park

Name	Category	Location

Behunin Cabin Elijah Cutlar Behunin used blocks of sandstone to build this cabin...	Architectural Sites	Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Dome One of the rock formations that gave the park its name, this...	Geological Sites	Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Gorge At the entrance to this gorge Scenic Drive becomes unpaved. The...	Scenic Drives	Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef Scenic Drive This paved road starts at the visitor center and winds its way...	Scenic Drives	Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef Visitor Center Watch a film, talk with rangers, or peruse the many books, maps...	Information Centers	Capitol Reef National Park


The Castle This prominent geological landmark—sandstone that has taken...	Geological Sites	Capitol Reef National Park

Chimney Rock Even in a landscape of spires, cliffs, and knobs, this deep-red...	Geological Sites	Capitol Reef National Park

Evening Program Learn about Capitol Reef's geology, American Indian cultures...	Tours	Capitol Reef National Park

Fremont Indian Petroglyphs Nearly 1,000 years ago the Capitol Reef area was occupied by...	Native American Sites	Capitol Reef National Park

Fruita Historic District In 1880 Nels Johnson became the first homesteader in the Fremont...	Historic Districts / Sites	Capitol Reef National Park

Grand Wash Road A dirt road follows this twisting route down a canyon for about...	Scenic Drives	Capitol Reef National Park

Junior Ranger Program Each child who participates in this self-guided program completes...	Tours	Capitol Reef National Park

Pioneer Register Travelers passing through Capitol Gorge in the 19th and early...	Historic Districts / Sites	Capitol Reef National Park

Ranger Talks Each day at the visitor center rangers give brief talks on park...	Tours	Capitol Reef National Park

Sunset Point Trail The trail starts from the same parking lot as the Goosenecks...	Viewpoints	Capitol Reef National Park

The Waterpocket Fold A giant wrinkle in the earth that extends almost 100 mi between...	Geological Sites	Capitol Reef National Park
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