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• Capitol Reef National Park
• Capitol Reef History
• Capitol Reef Activities
• Dixie National Forest
• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Canyonlands National Park
• Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
• Goblin Valley State Park
• Anasazi State Park and Museum
• Horseshoe Canyon
• Lake Powell
• Boulder Mountain
• Henry Mountains
• Thousand Lake Mountain
• Bicknell Bottoms
• Mars Desert Research Station
• Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry
• Robbers Roost: The Outlaw Hideout
• Ghost Towns
• ATV/Motorcycle
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• Hiking and Canyoneering
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• Fishing and Hunting
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WELCOME TO CAPITOL REEF COUNTRY

Capitol Reef Country

Capitol Reef Country is a beautiful piece of scenic landscape and outdoor adventure in southern Utah. This place serves as the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle with a variety of hiking trails, campgrounds, outdoor activities, parks and local activities in Wayne County, Utah. Big cities are fun, but sometimes you need to take the road less traveled to discover new places, new fun, and new memories. Come explore Capitol Reef Country!

Things to Do in Capitol Reef Country

Beyond capitol reef.

While Capitol Reef is well worth a trip to Wayne County by itself, there are still lots of other things to do and see beyond the national park.

Within driving distance of Capitol Reef are some other great Utah national parks such as Bryce Canyon , Canyonlands , and Grand Staircase-Escalante . And you don’t want to miss the nearby state parks, Goblin Valley and Anasazi . Southern Utah is a photographer’s and outdoor adventure seeker’s heaven!

For those visitors who want more than just a pretty view, Capitol Reef Country also has plenty of action available. Get ready for all the ATV riding , biking , hiking/canyoneering , hunting/fishing and winter activities you can handle!

There are many unique celebrations and local events that take place in the Capitol Reef area throughout the year, like Torrey Apple Days, the Bicknell International Film Festival, and the Boulder Mountain Half Marathon and 5K. Check out the calendar of upcoming events you’ll want to attend or participate in during your visit.

Where to Stay Near Capitol Reef National Park

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To help you plan your visit, we’ve put together some helpful Capitol Reef travel information. Whether you’re planning a day trip or extended vacation, we have the ultimate guide to getting the most out of your Capitol Reef experience.

Get your free Capitol Reef travel guide, itinerary, or brochure and plan the perfect trip to picturesque southern Utah!

Interested in learning more about Capitol Reef and The Road Less Traveled? You can read more about the fun things to do, local history, and Utah travel tips by reading our blog.

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This page highlights trail opportunities all around Wayne County / Capitol Reef Country. For hikes in the Capitol Reef National Park itself, see the park website  and take a look at the Capitol Reef National Park map .  Find community specific trail access on the individual communities pages or see map below. 

Fun Fact: Planets To The Past Trail  (Mars & Dinosaurs)   – The Disney movie John Carter was filmed in this area. In the movie, John Carter plays a Civil War Captain from earth who is mysteriously transported to the planet Mars, where he ultimately works to protect the planet against the loss of its atmosphere and water. John Carter attempts to bring peace to the many nations of Mars.

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Wayne County lies within the colorful Colorado Plateau province. Much of the beautiful Capitol Reef and Canyonlands National Parks, with their rock formations, cliffs, canyons, and valleys, lies in the county.

West of the desert landscape of Capitol Reef, Boulder Mountain and Thousand Lakes Mountain rise up into forests and high alpine country.

East of Capitol Reef to Hanksville the land is broken by mesas, badlands, and bentonite clay hills.

The life-giving Fremont River flows south through the county and then east to join the Dirty Devil, which flows into the Colorado River.

First Peoples

Scientists have identified the remains of extinct Pleistocene species such as the sloth, horse, mammoth, bison, and camel in Wayne County. Paleoindian people may have hunted these animals here.

Archaic sites date back to 6300 BC. These ancient people left behind artifacts, including split-twig figurines (little animals made from twigs) at Cowboy Cave. They painted haunting pictographs on the canyon walls in Horseshoe (Barrier) Canyon, and the Maze section of Canyonlands.

Beginning about 2,000 years ago, the Fremont people used this land. It was in this area that anthropologists first recognized the Fremont culture—and that it was different from Ancestral Puebloan culture. In the area of the Fremont River, archaeologists found unique baskets, a unique kind of moccasin, little clay figurines, unique rock art, and thin gray pottery.

A few Euro American exploring parties passed through Wayne County, including John C. Fremont, Mormons, and John Wesley Powell. Almon Thompson, working for the Powell Survey, spent two years making the first map of southern Utah and the Green and Colorado river canyons, including the future Wayne County.

Grove Karl Gilbert, with the same expedition, studied the geology of the Henry Mountains, just over the border in Garfield county. He traveled through and described Wayne County on his way to the mountains.

People in search of new land for grazing and farming began coming to the area in the 1870s. They settled on parcels of land near mountains or on rivers, where they could get water. Many filed on homesteads in order to get land from the federal government for free.

Farmers raised grain, alfalfa, potatoes, cattle, sheep, and chickens, among other things. At Fruita, a town that was inside what is now Capitol Reef National Park, the settlers planted fruit trees, and they peddled the fruit to surrounding towns. Later, some people made whiskey, which they sold to cowboys and miners.

They founded towns, built meetinghouses that also served as schools and community centers, planted trees, and helped each other.

Near Bicknell, Peter Nielson built a fine gristmill that you can still see on the Fremont River. Isaac Riddle and his sons built a lumber mill near Teasdale in Boulder Canyon. Other sawmills went up in the county, with good timber coming from Boulder Mountain and Thousand Lakes Mountain.

Wayne County’s towns were very isolated, and most people lived simply. Some of the towns didn’t survive.

Raising livestock is the oldest and most important industry in Wayne County. Beef cattle produce the most income, but dairy cows, sheep, and poultry have all contributed to the local economy in the past.

Getting cattle to market took some doing. Before good roads and trucks, cowboys and sheepherders had to herd their animals 100 miles north to the railroad at Nephi or, later, to a railroad in Sevier County.

When the government created national forests in the early 20th century, it began to control the numbers of animals grazing in the forests. Also, cattle rustling (often by the notorious Robbers Roost gang) threatened ranchers until the late 1890s.

The lumber industry and, in more recent years, tourism also provide income for some residents. Uranium has been mined, and tar sands, another-energy-related resource, await development. The state operates two fish hatcheries in Wayne.

During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) provided funds to build a county courthouse in Loa. Before this, county officials had met in private homes or rented quarters. Later, they converted a store into office space.

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), another federal program during the Depression, operated three camps in the county. The CCC built roads, campgrounds, and small water projects.

Roads have been important—and hard to build—from the beginning. Paved highways now make it easy for tourists to drive to many scenic attractions and give residents easy access to the stores, medical clinics, and other services in Richfield.

Did You Know?

Area: 2,486 Square Miles County Seat: Loa Where it Got its Name: Legislator Willis E. Robinson’s son Principle Cities/Towns: Loa, Bicknell Economy: Cattle, Lumber, Tourism

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Things to Do in Wayne County, UT

1. Outlaw’s Roost

"Stopped here coming back through bears ears. Great service and delicious food. Gluten..." more

2. Goblin Valley State Park

"What a beautiful state park! The views here are unbeatable. Everywhere you look is ju..." more

3. Capitol Reef National Park

"Utah has some of the most incredible national parks and Capital Reef is definitely on..." more

4. Wonderland RV Park

"Really a super place to stay and the hosts were especially hospitable. We appreciated..." more

5. Stan's Burger Shak

"This was the most amazing service,food,ambiance ever! I'm so happy we came here ,I wo..." more

6. Kiva Koffeehouse and Kottage

"We stopped here for coffee a couple of weeks ago while on a road trip. The views wer..." more

7. Hollow Mountain

"Over the years, I've bought gas at Hollow Mountain at least half a dozen times. It w..." more

8. Austin's Chuckwagon Motel & General Store

"We spent three nights at this adorable property, and we just loved it! The adjacent g..." more

Best Restaurants in Wayne County, UT

Dark Sky Coffee

"We stopped by on a cold and windy morning before we headed to Capitol Reef for some hiking." See all Dark Sky Coffee reviews

Magnolias Kitchen

"We were visiting the Anasazi museum and came across a cool looking food truck located right in their parking lot." See all Magnolias Kitchen reviews

Outlaw’s Roost

"Wonderful restaurant located in Hanksville, Stopped by on our way to Capitol Reef." See all Outlaw’s Roost reviews

Capitol Burger

"2 of us (myself included) ordered the mac & cheese burger , one bacon burger, and one cheese burger." See all Capitol Burger reviews

Sweetwater Kitchen

"The only complaint I have is that it's located in Boulder Utah , and I live in Michigan...." See all Sweetwater Kitchen reviews

Hunt & Gather Restaurant

"Started with the antelope appetizer , followed that with the smoked duck, and a wonderful dessert." See all Hunt & Gather Restaurant reviews

Burr Trail Grill

"We got the BTG Burger with bacon and cheese (get the Huckleberry Soda for a perfect pair in my opinion)." See all Burr Trail Grill reviews

The Wild Rabbit Cafe

"We stopped at Wild Rabbit Cafe on our way to Capitol Reef for lunch, and it was a really good choice." See all The Wild Rabbit Cafe reviews

Chak Balam Mexican Restaurant

"If you're ever in the Torrey area when visiting Capitol Reef National Park , please do yourself the favor of stopping here." See all Chak Balam Mexican Restaurant reviews

Torrey Grill & Bbq

" Chef Peter changes his side dishes daily so I'm sure there are some other delicious sides I haven't tried." See all Torrey Grill & Bbq reviews

The Rim Rock Patio

"The patio has a great view of the red rock ." See all The Rim Rock Patio reviews

Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm

"The lemony chicken, braised beef, meatloaf and Jenchiladas were superb and came with at least five different vegetables." See all Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm reviews

Curry Pizza

"We tried the strawberry Lassi, samosa appetizer, and Bhinda special pizza with paneer." See all Curry Pizza reviews

Sunglow Restaurant

"That's the thing that everyone will talk about--they have a pickle pie and a pinto bean pie ." See all Sunglow Restaurant reviews

Rock Garden Eatery and Bar

"We stayed at The Red Sands Hotel for my birthday weekend in April and had breakfast here during our stay." See all Rock Garden Eatery and Bar reviews

Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse

"Our server was Colleen , and even though she had a lot of tables to cover, she was fun, attentive and took good care of us." See all Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse reviews

Nightlife in Wayne County, UT

4th West Pub

"Amazing beer, stellar food, terrific owner ( Dave ) with billiards and foosball, all in a great setting." See all 4th West Pub reviews

Circle D Eatery

" Rockford served us, even though we had all already paid and tipped the host for our orders." See all Circle D Eatery reviews

The Rim Rock Restaurant

"My family's first trip to Capitol Reef and after a day of exploring stopped at The Rim Rock Café for dinner." See all The Rim Rock Restaurant reviews

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Hiking, Biking & Trails

Exercise and have fun while hiking and biking in Wayne County! Out trails wind through picturesque lakeside communities, along the historic Erie Canal, quiet countryside roads and promise the traveler captivating beauty. Catch on to “Mural Mania”, smell the apple blossoms or just enjoy our peaceful scenery.  Family fun at its best!

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State Bicycle Route 5 is a signed on-road bicycle route that extends 365 miles from Niagara Falls across New York to the Massachusetts state line. The route parallels the Erie Canal and the New York State Canalway Trail. It intersects with State Bicycle Routes 9, 11, 14, 19 and 517, as well as, the New York State Seaway Trail.

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State Bicycle Route 14 is a signed, on-road bicycle route that extends 95 miles from the Pennsylvania state line near Elmira to Sodus Point on the shores of Lake Ontario. This route connects with Pennsylvania State Bicycle Route G. It also intersects New York State Bicycle Routes 5 and 17, the NYS Canalway Trail and the NYS Seaway Trail.

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Private Cathedral Valley Jeep Tour in Utah with Prepared Picnic

• Bottled water
• Trekking Poles
• Knowledgable Guide
• Wayne County Tourism, 12 UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775, USA The Wayne County Tourism office is located on the Southwest corner of Utah Highway 12 and Utah Highway 24. Your guide will arrive in a Jeep with our logo on both front doors.
• We will pick you up from your lodging in the Torrey area or meet at a central location
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Infant seats available
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Wayne County Tourism Or, you can also get picked up See departure details
• 1 Capitol Reef National Park Stop: 5 hours See details
• 2 Temple of the Sun Stop: 30 minutes See details
• 3 Temple of the Moon Stop: 30 minutes See details
• 4 Bentonite Hills Stop: 30 minutes See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• wendysT7943IZ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Breathtaking and Amazing Wow! This was such an amazing and spectacular tour. Cathedral Valley is vast and its beauty, breathtaking. We had an incredible guide, Curtis. He was super knowledgeable about the area, its history, geology and much more. We braved the windy and chilly weather and got to see the valley in our sweet ride, red Jeep! We want to see more… south end, I learned have slot canyons! We will be back! Thank you, Curtis and Sleeping Rainbow Adventures 🙂 Read more Written April 9, 2024
• KevinF4060 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Family Adventure! We had a great tour of Cathedral Valley! Our guide Mason was friendly and informative and very engaging with our young kids (ages 8 & 5). We got to touch a real dinosaur bone, hunt for salt crystals, and get right next to the spectacular Temples of the Sun and Moon. Mason knew all the good photo spots and we had the place practically to ourselves. Highly recommended! Read more Written April 7, 2024
• Expedition690499 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best tour guide ever! This is the second time I have taken a tour with Mason. First time, it was with my husband 2 years ago and this time with my sister. We had an amazing tour. We saw everything we wanted (and even much more!). We loved it. Mason was so nice, friendly, very passionate about his work as a tour guide and places he showed us. He was very accommodating with what we needed as a visitor. If we needed to spend longer time for pictures, he would stop the car, let us get out, always making sure we were able to have the time needed. He also knows a lot about the area, the history and geology! It was fascinating! Thank you so much for this experience! I will sure come back to discover more! Read more Written April 1, 2024
• Paradise45592547343 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome and fun! We took the Waterpocket Fold Tour with Curtis. We saw dinosaur bones, breathtaking views, petroglyphs, and so enjoyed our day. Curtis is super knowledgeable and took us places we would have never gone on our own. He even surprised us with a sparkling cider toast for our anniversary! We can't wait to come back! Read more Written March 30, 2024
• Colorado_Plateau 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Private tour of Cathedral Valley, UT My wife and I took a private tour of complete Cathedral Valley. The trip was unusual because I was driving my 4Runner and Mason, sitting on the passenger side, was guiding me and providing comments. The experience was invaluable since I gained confidence in off road driving. This is in addition to beautiful views of the Valley. After that training, my wife and I were able to do Reds Canyon in our 4Runner ourselves. Read more Written October 23, 2023
• Pathfinder779795 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Highlight of our Trip This tour was the highlight of a wonderful Utah trip. Mason was the perfect guide- knowledgeable and personable. The afternoon/early evening time slot gave us beautiful light, and we had Cathedral Valley all to ourselves. It was an amazing experience. Read more Written October 20, 2023
• Donna H 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Capital Reef Must Do! Just returned from 3 weeks exploring the national parks of AZ/UT. Have to give a big shout out and thanks to Sam, our tour guide, on our Jeep adventure exploring Capital Reef. This tour exceeded our expectations and was our favorite. Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Sam, so personable, interesting and a great guide. We absolutely saw things we did not anticipate (I could elaborate but that would spoil your fun) and the tour was overall a learning experience and just fun! I would not hesitate to book with Sleeping Rainbow and if you get Sam, consider that a bonus!! Thanks for making our trip special! Read more Written October 12, 2023
• G413FAadamb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fully entertained and comfortable even on a cold night. I brought my group here for a star watching tour. Mason was a stellar guide! Amazing experience with blankets and hot chocolate. Grace his assistant was amazing helping us all see amazing stars, planets and galaxies. So entertaining with stories to back up the amazing constellations. Read more Written October 4, 2023
• mikedynon 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Cathedral Valley is stunning We took this tour as a way to see sights that we couldn't get to on our own, and we were not disappointed. The off-road route was bumpy but not uncomfortable. Our guide Andrew was knowledgeable about Capitol Reef's history and geology, answering all of our questions. He helped us by taking our photos at all the most scenic spots. We highly recommend this tour. Read more Written September 19, 2023
• Awaken-Lindsey 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME! Great for groups, families, all ages! We booked a huge group of 43 people to do s'mores and stargazing at Cougar Ridge with Sleeping Rainbow and it was a highlight of our weekend! Mason is so knowledgable and willing to take time to show us everything we wanted to see and more! I HIGHLY recommend doing a stargazing tour here - you can't beat the Certified Dark Sky! Read more Written September 18, 2023
• W4355OUsharonm 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles THE way to see Capitol Reef Since we are not as mobile as we used to be and tend to need restrooms more often too, we were a bit concerned that 4-wheeling for 5-7 hours would be beyond our comfort level, but this was absolutely the way to go. Mason, our guide and the owner of Sleeping Rainbow Adventures, was very safety conscious, knowledgeable about so many things, enthusiastic, accommodating, and the best listener. He used to work for the NPS, so he had lots of training and knowledge. It was obvious that he loves his job and has a deep connection to Capitol Reef. His flexibility made us feel so comfortable. Mason thought of everything from water and snacks to phone chargers, to the lighting and clean windows for photography as well as our physical and psychological comfort. He knows the park so well and has stories of the changes he himself has witnessed as well as cultural, historical, geological, climatic, and ecological changes. We wish we could take him with us to all the National and State Parks, so we could see what most people don’t. Capitol Reef, of all the Mighty 5, requires more than just Rt 24 to truly appreciate the vastness, diversity, and amazing rock and land formations. Our favorite was Glass Mountain followed closely by the Bentonite Hills. If you want to see the secrets of Capitol Reef, go with this company in a beautiful, enclosed Jeep with climate control. You’ll get very individual service and attention tailored to your interests and abilities. We feel like we made a friend, and we are grateful for the personalized experience we got. Read more Written September 17, 2023
• patsJ2581XG 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles One of the Best Experiences Ever! This was a great adventure. It was just my friend and I along with our guide Mason and his brother Zack. Mason was a wealth of knowledge and we learned so much about the history of the area, the geology, plants, and had great conversation about many things. We would have never seen Glass Mountain, the Temples of the Sun and Moon, or the Cathedral Valley without the tour and their expertise. Both men were so personable and gracious! They helped these two limited mobility women into the jeeps and assisted us in many ways! Incredible experience and I even gave their business information we met later at Bryce Canyon! Thanks for the adventure! Read more Written September 16, 2023
• schiller706 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Trip Mason was a phenomenal guide. Educational and fun. Unbelievable views. 7 hours went by fast. Highly recommend Read more Written September 7, 2023
• MargieZMazurek 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Do it! We did the Capitol Reef Stargazing experience with Mason and are so happy we decided to do this (kind of on a whim!). Mason was super knowledgeable and hospitable. He showed us so many planets and constellations and used both a digital and analog telescope to contrast our views. He shared SO much information about the mythological stories behind the stars and planets, and astronomy in general, and showed us things we never even knew existed. He also sent us photos afterwards, as remembrances of the evening, which was super appreciated. The only thing I would change next time around would be to time our trip so that it's during the new moon and we could see even more. Truly a unique experience and a highlight of our time in Torrey. Read more Written September 4, 2023
• dmsch 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best way to see Cathedral Valley Wonderful day, incredible formations! Saw things we'd never see otherwise, so glad we decided to do this tour. Our guide Katie was clearly having fun driving the Jeep around the back-country while sharing so much interesting information about the formations and history of the area with my mom and I. She really made a fun day into an amazing day for us. We ran out of synonyms for 'Wow' to respond to all the cool sites we saw. Read more Written July 3, 2023

Private Cathedral Valley Jeep Tour in Utah with Prepared Picnic provided by Sleeping Rainbow Adventures