News Release

National Park Service Seeks Public Input on Improving Connectivity in Capitol Reef National Park

News Release Date: March 3, 2026

Contact: Cass Bromley, 435-425-4100

TORREY, Utah — Capitol Reef National Park is seeking input on opportunities to expand recreational access and connectivity and to modernize facilities and infrastructure within the park.   

The National Park Service wants to hear your ideas and questions on preliminary strategies that enhance recreational opportunities, alleviate parking and roadway congestion, and preserve the resources of Capitol Reef National Park. Examples of potential strategies include new trails between historic sites and popular trailheads and improved visitor services and parking in these areas.   

To learn more about the project goals and potential strategies and to submit comments, visit the project website https://parkplanning.nps.gov/CapitolReefPlanning. The park will be collecting comments through April 3, 2026. Please also consider attending meetings hosted by the park to learn more about the planning process and ask park staff questions:  

Virtual Public Meeting:  

• March 11, 2026, Virtual meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join by following the link at: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26167435410689?p=gKfiqpQPrCA5Ks5pAG

 In-Person Open House:  

• March 19, 2026, at Torrey Park Pavilion, 95 E 100 N Torrey, UT. Open house 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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