Discover the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic wrinkle on earth!
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.
Features
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Geology
Find out more about the geological processes that created the Waterpocket Fold.
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Social Media Network
Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Find park photos and events, then share your experiences in the park with others!
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History
Capitol Reef’s rich cultural history dates back to Archaic hunters and gatherers and more recently Mormon pioneers who settled the area in the 1800s.
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Plan a Visit
Planning a visit to Capitol Reef? Check our Trip Planner for valuable information on topics such as visitor facilities, hiking trails, and camping.
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Visit the Historic Gifford Homestead
Located 1 mile south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive, this rural Utah farmhouse from the early 1900s features handmade items and baked goods
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Orchards
Explore the National Park Service’s largest historic orchards with over 3,000 fruit and nut trees.
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Weather
Check at the visitor center or National Weather Service before heading for a hike or backcountry excursion.
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Did You Know?
The geology of the Waterpocket Fold created conditions which allowed unique plant species to evolve here. A total of 887 plant species occur in the park many of which have very restricted distributions, occuring on specific geologic formations, soils, slopes, or elevation or precipitation ranges.