Capitol Reef National Park

• Arts and Culture
• Cultural Demonstrations
• Astronomy
• Stargazing
• Biking
• Road Biking
• Camping
• Backcountry Camping
• Car or Front Country Camping
• Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
• Group Camping
• RV Camping
• Canyoneering
• Climbing
• Rock Climbing
• Fishing
• Food
• Picnicking
• Guided Tours
• Self-Guided Tours - Walking
• Self-Guided Tours - Auto
• Hands-On
• Citizen Science
• Arts and Crafts

Weather is posted daily; check at the park visitor center for weather updates. Do not enter into narrow canyons if there is a threat of rain or if rain has been falling in the area. Rain and snow may also make dirt roads impassable to vehicles.

• Entrance - Private Vehicle

  An entrance fee is charged per vehicle.

  $20.00

• Entrance - Motorcycle

  Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

  $15.00

• Entrance - Per Person

  Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians.

  $10.00

• Commercial Entrance - Per Person

  Commercial Road-Based Tours are required to obtain a Commercial Use Authorization before visiting Capitol Reef. When visiting the park, the tour must then pay the separate entrance fee at the visitor center (or through pay.gov). Tours with vehicle capacity of 15 or less should apply for a CUA in the "Guided Interpretive Tours" category. Tours of this size fall under the Guided Activities entry fee structure.

  $10.00

• Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

  Commercial Road-Based Tours are required to obtain a Commercial Use Authorization before visiting Capitol Reef National Park. When visiting the park, the tour must then pay the separate entrance fee at the visitor center (or through pay.gov). Vehicle capacity of 16 seats or greater: $100.00 entrance fee

  $100.00

• Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

  Commercial Road-Based Tours are required to obtain a Commercial Use Authorization before visiting Capitol Reef National Park. When visiting the park, the tour must then pay the separate entrance fee at the visitor center (or through pay.gov). Vehicle capacity of 16 seats or greater: $100.00 entrance fee

  $100.00

• Commercial Entrance - Per Person

  Guided Activities include all types of guided services, such as bike and motorcycle tours, hiking guides, photography classes, hiking shuttles, and road-based commercial tours with vehicles <16 capacity. Guided activity groups are charged the per person fee of $10.00 per client, excluding the trip leader or guide. If a client has an America the Beautiful Resident pass (annual, senior, access, etc.) it covers 4 people in the group. (Non-resident annual passes cover only the pass owner.)

  $10.00

• Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground

  NPS info ↗

• Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground

  NPS info ↗

• Backcountry Camping

• Fruita Campground

  Reserve ↗NPS info ↗

• Group Campsite

  Reserve ↗

How much does it cost to visit Capitol Reef National Park?

Entrance to Capitol Reef National Park costs $20.00 (Entrance - Private Vehicle), $15.00 (Entrance - Motorcycle), $10.00 (Entrance - Per Person). The America the Beautiful annual pass ($80) covers entry at every NPS site.

What are the hours at Capitol Reef National Park?

Capitol Reef is a 24 hour park, open all day, every day. The visitor center is open daily, except for some major holidays. Visitor center hours vary, call 435-425-3791 and follow the prompts for current visitor center information.

Do I need a reservation for Capitol Reef National Park?

No timed-entry reservation is currently required to enter Capitol Reef National Park. Campgrounds and permits may still need to be booked separately on Recreation.gov.