Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden gem in south central Utah. The park is small in total area, but has
spectacular formations such as rocky cliffs, domes, bridges and the unique Waterpocket Fold. It is also known
for great night time views in the sky because the area is more isolated and has little ambient light. Since
Capitol Reef has fewer visitors than other parks, it is definitely a more relaxed experience. Some of the best
images are off the beaten path so photographers should be prepared to climb narrow rocky trails that can descend
into deep valleys.
How to get there:
Capitol Reef National Park is located in south central Utah, near Torrey.
From Salt Lake City, UT (218 miles)
Drive west on E 500 S/UT-269. Merge onto I-15 S then take US-50 East, exit 188. Turn onto W 4000 N.
Then turn right onto N State St/US-50 E. Turn slight left onto E 300 S/UT-24 and follow Capitol Reef
Country Scenic Byway to Capitol Reef.
From Las Vegas, NV (337 miles)
Drive on I-15 N. Take exit 95 to UT-20 toward Circleville. Take UT-20, then drive on Highway 89 (US-89).
Take UT-62 (W Highway 62), then E Highway 22 and stay on UT-62 (E Highway 62). Drive on UT-24, then
take E 500 N (UT-72). Drive to N 1100 E, then take UT-24 (E. Highway 24). Finally take Scenic Drive to Capitol Reef.
From Flagstaff, AZ (389 miles)
Drive East on Route 66/W Route 66/US-180 E. This road becomes US-89 N. Drive for 46.58 miles, enter roundabout
and take second exit onto US-89 S and drive 81 miles. Enter roundabout and take second exit onto 89 N
(crossing into Utah). Drive on S 100E/US-89 N. and then take N Main St/US-89 N. Drive on US-89 N and turn
onto UT-62. Take Hwy 24/UT-24, then turn slight left onto E 300 South St/Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway/UT-24.
Follow Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway to Capitol Reef.
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