Capitol Reef National Park
The Waterpocket Fold
Capitol Reef National Park is one of the least visited parks and affords some of the most spectacular scenery. Few venture off the paved Scenic Drive, but when you do, you are rewarded with some breath-taking sights.
Capitol Reef National Park is characterized by sandstone formations, cliffs and canyons, and a 100-mile long bulge in the earth's crust called the Waterpocket Fold. Erosion has carved the rock into marvelous shapes. Since its designation as a national park in 1971, the majesty of Capitol Reef has been intriguing visitors with its twisting canyons, massive domes, monoliths and spires of sandstone.
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Historic Gifford Barn
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Evening Light in Fruita
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Chimney Rock from Panorama Point
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Panorama Point and the Henry Mountains
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Gnarly Morning
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Native American pictogram
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A view from from Chimeny Rock
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Chimney Rock
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Chimney Rock
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Chimney Rock
