Getting There
Getting to Capitol Reef National Park
Going to the park is relatively easy. With two airports within driving distance, you can generally get to the park from anywhere.
By Air
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Salt Lake City International Airport is about three and a half hours north of the park and is serviced by several domestic and international airlines.
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)
Grand Junction Regional Airport is about three hours northeast of the park. It is serviced by Allegiant, American, Avelo, Delta, Fronteir and United Airlines. Currently there are no regularly scheduled international flights directly into Grand Junction.
By Car
Traveling westbound on Interstate 70:
Follow I-70 west to exit 149
Take Utah State Route 24 (SR-24) west toward Hanksville (exit 149) and continue for 43.8 miles (70.5 km)
Turn right to continue on SR-24 west and continue for 37.3 miles (60 km)
The Capitol Reef Visitor Center will be on the left
Traveling eastbound on Interstate 70:
Follow I-70 east to exit 40
Turn right onto Utah State Route 120 south/ North Main Street and continue for 1.2 miles (1.9 km)
Turn left onto Utah State Route 118 north/ E 300 N and continue for 0.8 miles (1.3 km)
Make a slight right onto Utah State Route 119 east and continue for 8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Turn right onto Utah State Route 24 east and continue for 63.4 miles (102 km)
The Capitol Reef Visitor Center will be on the right.
Traveling northbound on Interstate 15:
Follow I-15 north to exit 95
Take Utah State Route 20 toward US-89/ Panguitch/ Circleville (exit 95) and continue for 20.4 miles (32.8 km)
Turn left onto US-89 north and continue for 21.3 miles (34.3 km)
Turn right onto Utah State Route 62 and continue for 12.4 miles (20 km)
Turn left onto Utah State Route 62 north and continue for 30.6 miles (49.2 km)
Turn right onto Utah State Route 24 east and continue for 47.1 miles (75.8 km)
The Capitol Reef Visitor Center will be on the right.
Traveling southbound on Interstate 15:
Follow I-15 south to exit 188
Take US-50 east toward Scipio (exit 188) and turn left onto Utah State Route 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 Utah State Route 260 south and continue for 4.2 miles (6.8 km)
Turn right onto Utah State Route 24 (SR-24) east and continue for 2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Make a slight left to stay on SR-24 east and continue for 71.3 miles (114.7 km)
The Capitol Reef Visitor Center will be on the right
Getting Around
The best way to get around the park is by car. For more information about guided tours, visit our TOURS PAGE.
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