Utah · National Park
Capitol Reef entrance and reservations
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
Capitol Reef charges $20 per private vehicle, per the NPS (checked Oct 26, 2026). 2 campgrounds here take reservations. One fee covers everyone in the car, so a party of four pays $5 each. The $80 America the Beautiful annual pass pays off after 4 visits at this fee.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $20 | An entrance fee is charged per vehicle. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $15 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $10 | Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians. |
Source: nps.gov fees for Capitol Reef via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Other fees the NPS lists
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person | $10 | Commercial Road-Based Tours are required to obtain a Commercial Use Authorization before visiting Capitol Reef. When visiting the park, the tour must then pay the separate entrance fee at the visitor center (or through pay.gov). |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $100 | Commercial Road-Based Tours are required to obtain a Commercial Use Authorization before visiting Capitol Reef National Park. When visiting the park, the tour must then pay the separate entrance fee at the visitor center (or through pay.gov). |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $100 | Commercial Road-Based Tours are required to obtain a Commercial Use Authorization before visiting Capitol Reef National Park. When visiting the park, the tour must then pay the separate entrance fee at the visitor center (or through pay.gov). |
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person | $10 | Guided Activities include all types of guided services, such as bike and motorcycle tours, hiking guides, photography classes, hiking shuttles, and road-based commercial tours with vehicles <16 capacity. |
Pass math
- The $80 America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass equals 4 visits at $20 per vehicle, here or at any other fee site.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
- Capitol Reef also lists: Annual Entrance - Park, $35.
Source: nps.gov passes, checked Oct 26, 2026, and NPS fees above.
Reservation and permit signals
Campgrounds that take reservations
- Fruita Campground, 65 reservable of 71 sites
- Group Campsite, 1 reservable of 1 sites
Source: NPS API alerts (checked Oct 26, 2026) and campgrounds (checked Oct 26, 2026). Booking windows and rules change; use the NPS link before you pay anyone.
Hours and access
Capitol Reef is a 24 hour park, open all day, every day. The visitor center is open daily, except for some major holidays. Visitor center hours vary, call 435-425-3791 and follow the prompts for current visitor center information.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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