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Capitol Reef National ParkCliffs along the Scenic Drive at Capitol Reef
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Capitol Reef National Park
Things To Know Before You Come

As you prepare to visit Capitol Reef National Park, you may find the accompanying pages useful in learning about the park, viewing and downloading maps and other information that may help you plan a safe and enjoyable visit.

Park Map (PDF 1mb)

Local Area Map (PDF 1.34mb)

Relief Map (GIF 1.5mb)

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We recommend that you familiarize yourself with our park by viewing our Guide to the Scenic Drive. Interested in hiking? Please consult our Hiking guide for more detailed information.

 

Road Conditions

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument provides road condition information for dirt roads that travel through Capitol Reef and the Monument.

Fremont petroglyphs are characterized by trapezoid-shaped anthropomorphic figures.  

Did You Know?
The Fremont River Canyon is the type locale for the prehistoric Native American people named the Fremont. Evidence here defines them as a unique major prehistoric culture. There are several petroglyph panels 1.1 miles east of the visitor center on Utah State Highway 24.
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Last Updated: April 08, 2008 at 17:05 EST