Skip to content

Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center

Passport stampWheelchair accessibleRestroomsIn Capitol Reef National Park
visitor center building with snow on the landscape
Capitol Reef Visitor Center after a snowfall · NPS
Phone
435-425-3791
Town
Torrey, UT
Services listed
29
Coordinates
38.2915, -111.2620
Map loads as you scroll

38.2915, -111.2620 · Park boundary: National Park Service

Private beta · Free to join

Take the scenic way to Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center.

Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.

Private beta · Free to join · No card · Invite when a spot opens

Capitol Reef National Park visitor center sits at the intersection of UT-24 and the Scenic Drive.

Every day
8:00AM - 4:30PM

Visitor Center is open daily with the exception of some major holidays.

  • Visitor Center Closed - Thanksgiving · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
  • Winter Hours · Nov 30, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027 · Every day 9:00AM - 4:30PM
  • Visitor Center Closed - Christmas Day · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
  • Visitor Center Closed - New Year's Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
Audio DescriptionBackcountry PermitsBicycle - RackBrailleCaptioned MediaEntrance Passes for SaleFire ExtinguisherGifts/Souvenirs/BooksHistorical/Interpretive Information/ExhibitsInformationInformation - Maps AvailableInformation - Ranger/Staff Member PresentInformation Kiosk/Bulletin BoardInternet/WiFi AvailableJunior Ranger Booklet AvailableLow-Vision AccessOpen CaptioningParking - AutoPermits IssuedRecyclingRestroomRestroom - AccessibleScenic View/Photo SpotTactile ExhibitTheater/AuditoriumToilet - FlushTrash/Litter ReceptaclesWater - Drinking/PotableWheelchair Accessible

Standard passport stamp available in the visitor center near the front door.

From I-70: take exit 149 then travel UT-24 west toward Hanksville and continue for 43.8 miles (70.5 km). Continue right on UT-24 west for 37.3 miles (60 km). From I-15: Take exit 188, then US-50 east toward Scipio; turn left onto UT-50 and continue for 0.7 miles (1.1 km). Turn right onto US-50 east/ North State Street and continue for 24.4 miles (39.3 km). Turn right onto UT-260 south and continue for 4.2 mile. Turn right onto UT-24 east for 74 miles. UT-12: North to UT-24. Right at Torrey.

The visitor center sits at the junction of state highway 24 and the Scenic Drive. It is a wood and red rock building, one story with the words Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center on the front. The loop parking area is in front. When facing the building, to the right are tall red sandstone cliffs, gray sloping hills, and a feature known as The Castle. Sulphur Creek runs behind the building and then across the highway. Opposite the building and across the road is a field with cottonwood trees.

Address52 West Headquarters Drive · Torrey, UT 84775
Official pageOn nps.gov →

Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.

National Park Service registry

Checked 2026-08-04

Where is Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center?

Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center in Capitol Reef National Park is at 52 West Headquarters Drive, Torrey, UT.

What services does Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center offer?

Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center in Capitol Reef National Park lists audio description, backcountry permits, bicycle - rack, braille, captioned media, entrance passes for sale, fire extinguisher, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - ranger/staff member present, information kiosk/bulletin board, internet/wifi available, junior ranger booklet available, low-vision access, open captioning, parking - auto, permits issued, recycling, restroom, restroom - accessible, scenic view/photo spot, tactile exhibit, theater/auditorium, toilet - flush, trash/litter receptacles, water - drinking/potable, wheelchair accessible.

Is there a passport stamp at Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center?

Yes. Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center in Capitol Reef National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. Standard passport stamp available in the visitor center near the front door.

What is the phone number for Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center?

Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center in Capitol Reef National Park can be reached on 4354253791.

Campgrounds in Capitol Reef · 5

Drive to Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center

Byway plans the scenic way in — real places, real weather, every stop verified. Zero hallucinations. Google Maps for turns. Byway for soul.

Plan this drive →Private beta · Free while in beta