Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park



Location: Utah
Size: 241,904 acres
Established: 1971

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, climbing, camping, biking, mountaineering, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, stargazing, nature walks, fishing, and auto touring.
General Information for Capitol Reef


National Park Service
Resource for information about the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and history of Capitol Reef National Park.

US National Parks Net
Comprehensive guide to the history, activities, ecosystem, and wildlife of Capitol Reef National Park. Includes driving directions and maps.


Pictures of Capitol Reef National Park


Photography by Phil Armitage
Collection of photos of Capitol Reef National Park.

Terra Galleria Photography
A gallery of beautiful photos of this Park.


Wildlife and Nature at Capitol Reef


Bird Checklist
List of birds found in Capitol Reef National Park, including abundance and status.

Mammal Checklist
List of mammals that inhabit this park.

Reptile, Amphibian, and Fish Checklist
List of species found in Capitol Reef National Park, including brief descriptions.

Plant Checklist
List of plants that grow in this park. Includes scientific name and common name.

Geology of Capitol Reef National Park
Describes the geology of Waterpocket Fold, the Capitol Reef, and Cathedral Valley. Explains how natural erosion has affected this park.


History of Capitol Reef National Park


History of Capitol Reef National Park
Brief history of this park.

Cultural History of National Reef
Includes information about the human prehistory and the park history.


Capitol Reef Weather and Map