Capitol Reef National Park is a United States National Park, in south-central Utah. It is 100 miles (160 km) long but fairly narrow. The park, established in 1971, preserves 378 mi² (979 km²) and is open all year, although May through September are the most popular months.
Called “Wayne Wonderland” in the 1920s by local boosters [...] Read more »
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Capitol Reef Cathedral
Capitol Reef National Park & History
The town nearest Capitol Reef is Torrey, Utah, which lies eight miles west of the visitor’s center on Highway 24. Torrey is very small, but has several motels and restaurants. The park itself has a large campground, but it often fills by early afternoon during busy summer weekends. Overnight camping within the park requires a [...] Read more »
