Capitol Reef National Park scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into CNY, drive to Capitol Reef National Park

3 h 9 min drive137 milesNo entry permit

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
CNY
Fahrt vom Flughafen
3 Std. 9 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
2–3 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Niedriger · aktuelle Regeln prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
High-clearance 4WD is recommended for remote districts like Cathedral Valley; standard cars are fine for SR-24. Check rental agreements for restrictions on unpaved roads.

Ihre Route

CNY

Canyonlands Regional Airport

Capitol Reef National Park

About 3 h 9 min · 137 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Fruita Campground and Scenic Drive Access Checks

Individual campsites at Fruita must be reserved months in advance through recreation.gov; there are no first-come, first-served sites in the main valley. Backcountry permits are required for overnight trekking and must be obtained at the visitor center; verify current road access for the Scenic Drive before arrival.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

March – May, September – October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Fruita History and Petroglyphs

    Fruita Historic District → Capitol Reef Petroglyphs

  2. Tag 2 · Natural Bridges and Viewpoints

    Hickman Bridge → Panorama Point

  3. Tag 3 · Canyons and Domes

    Grand Wash → Capitol Dome

Viator

Tours & experiences near Capitol Reef National Park

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Capitol Reef National Park. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Capitol Reef National Park

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Capitol Reef National Park?

Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from CNY to Capitol Reef National Park?

Roughly 3 h 9 min (about 137 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Capitol Reef National Park?

Individual campsites at Fruita must be reserved months in advance through recreation.gov; there are no first-come, first-served sites in the main valley. Backcountry permits are required for overnight trekking and must be obtained at the visitor center; verify current road access for the Scenic Drive before arrival.

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