This article provides an overview of things to see and do as well as places to stay in the Capitol Reef National Park and the surrounding area along with useful links to other websites for additional travel related information.

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At a Glance

Capitol Reef National Park’s name comes from the huge white domes of sandstone that resemble capitol buildings and towering rocky cliffs that are a barrier to travel much like ocean reefs. The park’s main defining feature is the water pocket fold, which is a nearly 100 mile (161 km) monocline or wrinkle on the earth. Of cour