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Capitol Reef National Park
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Fruita Cliffs

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Operating Hours & Seasons
The park and campgrounds are open year round. The Visitor Center is open daily (except for some major holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours during the summer season.

Ripple Rock Nature Center is open from Memorial Day through June 30, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.; then open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm from July 1 through Labor Day weekend Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sundays and Mondays.
Rabbit Valley Gilia in a crack in rocks at Capitol Reef  

Did You Know?
The geology of the Waterpocket Fold created conditions which allowed unique plant species to evolve here. Six sensitive, threatened or endangered wildflower species are monitored and protected in Capitol Reef National Park.

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Last Updated: June 24, 2009 at 15:36 EST