Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

Archeology Talk

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. C......More

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

Archeology Talk

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. C......More

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

Meteor Shower Talk

Learn about meteor showers and take an early peek at the year's most popular meteor shower, the Perseids. Meet at the Gifford House lawn, approximately one mile down the Scenic Drive.Bring a flashlight or headlamp (a red light if you have one) --  the park is very dark ......More

Learn about meteor showers and take an early peek at the year's most popular meteor shower, the Perseids. Meet at the Gifford House lawn, approximately one mile down the Scenic Drive.Bring a flashlight or headlamp (a red light if you have one) --  the park is very dark at night! Dress warmly. Picnic table seating, or bring a chair of your own. Extra parking available across the street. Program may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. 

The Gifford House is located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south of the Capitol Reef Visitor Center, along the Scenic Drive.

Archeology Talk

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. C......More

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

Beginner Astrophotography Workshop

Capitol Reef National Park is hosting free Beginner Astrophotography Workshops with nationally known astrophotographer Don Riddle on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 13–15, 2026.Each evening is a stand-alone workshop designed to help participants learn the basics ......More

Capitol Reef National Park is hosting free Beginner Astrophotography Workshops with nationally known astrophotographer Don Riddle on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 13–15, 2026.Each evening is a stand-alone workshop designed to help participants learn the basics of photographing the Milky Way. Workshops begin at 7:00 pm, giving participants time to get familiar with camera settings while there is still daylight. As darkness settles in, participants will practice capturing the night sky under Capitol Reef’s star-filled skies. Each workshop ends around 11:00 pm.Workshop locations and maps will be provided after registration. An optional drop-in session will be offered the following morning for participants who would like tips on editing their photos.See the event page for information on what equipment and supplies to bring.

Archeology Talk

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. C......More

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

Beginner Astrophotography Workshop

Capitol Reef National Park is hosting free Beginner Astrophotography Workshops with nationally known astrophotographer Don Riddle on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 13–15, 2026.Each evening is a stand-alone workshop designed to help participants learn the basics ......More

Capitol Reef National Park is hosting free Beginner Astrophotography Workshops with nationally known astrophotographer Don Riddle on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 13–15, 2026.Each evening is a stand-alone workshop designed to help participants learn the basics of photographing the Milky Way. Workshops begin at 7:00 pm, giving participants time to get familiar with camera settings while there is still daylight. As darkness settles in, participants will practice capturing the night sky under Capitol Reef’s star-filled skies. Each workshop ends around 11:00 pm.Workshop locations and maps will be provided after registration. An optional drop-in session will be offered the following morning for participants who would like tips on editing their photos.See the event page for information on what equipment and supplies to bring.

Archeology Talk

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. C......More

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

Archeology Talk

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. C......More

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

Archeology Talk

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. C......More

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

Archeology Talk

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. C......More

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

Archeology Talk

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. C......More

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.

Archeology Talk

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. C......More

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor......More

Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C.Location is sunny -- bring a chair if you prefer to sit in the shade.  Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground.Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings. 

The Fruita campground amphitheater is located by Loop C of the campground. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive.