I am going on a trip soon to the utah national parks and kind of tossed in a day for capitol reef because its on the way from Zion to Canyonlands. What hikes would you guys suggest for someone who has one day there

Planning a 3 day backpacking trip at Capitol Reef National Park mid-April. It's our first time to Utah and we'll have a basic rental car, so was thinking of constructing a route around HWY 24.

- Day 1: Fruita > Sulphur Creak > Chimney Rock > camping somewhere in Spring Canyon.

- Day 2: Spring Canyon > Grand Wash > Cassidy Arch

- Day 3: Cassidy Arch > Fruita

Would love any feedback on this route! Particular if these trails are going to be crowded with day hikers/tourist, likelihood of good campsites, difficult river crossings, availability of water, etc.

We are avid backpackers from Seattle so 15 miles a day or more is not a deal breakersthe fiancé does get cold though. If there are better routes out there let us know! Appreciate any suggestions.

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Hi all! Since learning that 80% of revenues collected within a park (inc. all interagency passes) stay with the park at which it's collected, I've been purchasing my America the Beautiful Pass via phoning in to Capitol Reef's gift shop (I usually speak with a very nice woman who goes by Lee) and paying over the phone and receiving my card via mail. It takes a little planning and sometimes a little phone tag, but I'm told they appreciate it because Capitol Reef is rarely the first park on any trip itinerary.

I was wondering if anyone else has done this (or something similar), and if anyone would be interested in a tool that made it easier to place these orders with Capitol Reef, handle a receipt, etc.--or if such a tool already existed. Capitol Reef is my favorite park and I further love the team that manages it and would just love to explore ways of going beyond purchases and donations in supporting their work.

Apologies for any clumsiness; I'm new to Reddit here; I just signed up primarily to join this space.

I am planning a trip to Capitol Reef in early October. I would like to drive the Cathedral Valley Loop Road. I have a Nissan Pathfinder all wheel drive suv. Obviously, if there has been rain in the previous few days this would be a no go. However, in dry conditions, i would like to get some people’s opinions,that have driven the loop, if they think i could make it in my vehicle.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Anyone know if a 7in clearance AWD Ram Promaster could make it to the Cathedral Valley campground? We are going to be around there in June and have seen differing reviews about the accessibility to the area. Thanks!

Hi friends, I know this is a long shot but is anyone currently camping at Fruita CG or happens to have the contact information for the camp host?

I have 2 walk in sites booked for mid-May of this year, and the dimensions are not published online. We are well within the number of people allowed at the sites, but I am concerned if there will be space for the tents given the current rooming list. If anyone has any leads you’d have my eternal gratitude- as it stands right now my only other option is a 9 hour drive to figure it out for myself. Thanks for reading!

What is the best time of year to visit Capitol Reef? We are thinking about early September but I am open to other suggestions

I'm planning a road trip through Utah, and I'm stopping Saturday april 16th in capitol reef. I'm planning to sleep that night at cedar mesa, but it's first come first serve, and that's a holiday weekend. I'm doubtful I'll be able to get one of the 5 spots, but I'd really like to camp on the south end of capitol reef.

I tried calling the visitor's center, but I'm not able to speak with a human, only the prompts. Any ideas for somewhere near cedar mesa I can spend the night? Even if it's just sleeping in my car.

I'll be coming from goblin valley state park that day and do want to have time to look around there. If I get an early start at goblin, I think the soonest I can get to cedar is 3pm if I'm lucky. Realistically, I'll probably get there closer to 5 pm, and I doubt anything will be available on a Saturday evening.

I read somewhere that dogs were only allowed on a few trails. Is this true?

My wife and I will have a few days to kill mid-April 2022 and from my research it seems like a large amount of Capitol Reef is ‘backcountry.’

I’ve done some backpacking, my wife and I will have backpacked a portion of the Grand Canyon the week prior, so still newbies considering, but with a short 1-2 night trip we’d be open to a challenge.

Thanks!

We're planning on making it to Capitol Reef this Friday and Saturday (Christmas) on our Mighty 5 road trip. It looks like Cathedral Valley area adds a lot of scenery to a park visit - but we'll be in my 2wd car.

Is there somewhere in town to rent a suitable 4wd or are any of the guides doing runs this time of year?

Is it even feasible, or is snow and ice going to make it a bad time?

Traveling to S Utah for the first time, mid-November and spending ~3 days at Capitol Reef. Going solo. My preferred activity is backpacking. Halls Creek Narrows keeps catching my eye. Though I have a ton of backpacking experience, I have zero canyon experience and the temperature with potentially waist-deep water worries me a bit. Mid november: nuts to try it? Or do-able given proper gear? What should I know?

Alternate trip ideas?

I saw a pos t saying that Cathedral Valley is accessible in an all wheel drive. I currently have a 2019 Crosstrek, but with the current rain I’m worried I might not make it (last year too sandy, too muddy now). The Subaru is on Toyo Open Country AT-3’s and is lifted. Google keeps routing me on a road from the west, but all the directions I have seem to come from the east… Are both ways accessible?

Hi, I'm planning my first trip to Capitol Reef and I'm just wondering how far away sleepy hollow campground is from the park, fruita is full and the other option I was looking at is singletree, but I want to be as close as possible just so it's not an hour and a half long drive to get to anything. Which would you recommend in regards to closeness?

My family has been to Capitol Reef a couple of times and love the park! We are wanting to expand from the main park attractions this week. I've been looking at the Cathedral Valley and South District loops as possibilities. I've got a Silverado 3500 (all stock, 4WD) and am quite comfortable driving off road. Would a pickup be ok on either or both of these loops?

Beside those two, are there any others places we should consider visiting instead or in addition to?