Capitol Reef National Park - Facilities

Capitol Reef National Park by US-Parks

Capitol Reef Visitor Center

Open

Open All Year 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (extended summer hours)

Phone

435-425-3791 ext. 111

Location

The Visitor Center is located 10 miles east of the town of Torrey, Utah or 37 miles west of the town of Hanksville, Utah on Utah Highway 24.

Closures

Closed some major holidays

Special Programs

A variety of brochures, books, and maps are available for sale. Rangers are on duty to answer questions and provide information including travel and trail information, road conditions and weather updates.

Exhibits

The visitor center museum offers an overview of park features and includes exhibits on geology, archeology, and history as well as a short orientation slide program.

Available Facilities

Restrooms available 24 hours a day.

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..