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Capitol Reef National Park
The 100-mile-long sandstone wrinkle in the earth’s crust that resembles the domes of the U.S. capitol building is called Waterpocket Fold.
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Directions
150 miles west of Moab on Utah Hwy 24, which runs east and west through the park
Park and campgrounds open year-round. The visitor center, which features interpretive exhibits, is open 8am-6pm, summer; 8am-4:30pm, winter.
Entrance Fees
Vehicles $5, one vehicle and all passengers for seven days for traveling the park’s Scenic Drive beyond the Fruita Campground.
Individual $3, one individual on bicycle, foot, or motorcycle, good for seven days.
Camping
The 70-site Fruita Campground is the only developed campground in the park. Located south of the visitor center in the Fruita Historic District. All sites are first-come first-served, $10/night. Senior and Access pass holders 50% discount.
Backpacking
A backcountry permit is required for backpacking. The permit is free and can be obtained at the visitor center during normal business hours.
About the Orchards
A little over a mile from the visitor center is an orchard with cherry, apricot, peach, pear, apple and plum trees. These trees are the remains of the pioneer community of Fruita, which was settled in l880. The National Park Service owns and maintains the orchards. Visitors are welcome to walk into any unlocked orchard and eat as much ripe fruit as they want. Orchards that are open for picking are signed as such. A fee is charged for all fruit picked and removed from the orchards.
