Capitol Reef National Park - Utah

Address:Torrey, Utah
Tel: (435) 425-3791

The most scenic location in Capitol Reef National Park is the Waterpocket Fold, a nearly 100-mile-long crease (technically, it is a monocline) in the Earth's crust found near the Fremont River. It is here in Waterpocket Fold that you will find colorful sandstone canyons, towering monoliths, and sharp ridges.
In addition to exploring the Fold, visitors can take advantage of hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and great biking opportunities. On your journey, look for ancient pertroglyphs depicting bighorn sheep. You can visit the park via the beautiful 10-mile Scenic Drive for a small fee. There are also fruit orchards just a mile or so from the visitor center open to the public for a fee.

The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area.