Capitol Reef National Park

Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.

Gifford House and Pendleton Barn

Windgate sandstone towers above historic Fruita farms and homes

Wingate Sandstone cliffs behind historic barn and farmhouse

Hickman Bridge

Hickman Bridge, a natural sandstone bridge, is a popular hike in the park.

A hiker stands beside Hickman Bridge, a natural sandstone bridge

Strike Valley

The Strike Valley shows colorful layers in the Waterpocket fold.

Exposed layers of rock in the Waterpocket fold

Capitol Reef Visitor Center with "The Castle"

The Capitol Reef Visitor Center sits below cliffs known as "The Castle".

Cliffs known as "The Castle" tower above the Capitol Reef Visitor Center

Capitol Reef Peach Orchard

The Capitol Reef Orchards, planted in the pioneer era, remain a popular place for visitors today.

Fruit tree with peaches in front of red sandstone cliffs