The park is located in southcentral Utah. 24 east through the communities of Loa, Lyman, Bicknell and Torrey. Nearest commercial airports in Grand Junction, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah. There is no charge for the Scenic Drive for holders of Golden Eagle, Golden Age or Golden Access passes. The park is a haven for backcountry hiking.
Many trails are available for people of all abilities and time constraints.
Capitol Reef also has a number of scenic roadways, many of them unpaved, that can be taken to all corners of the park. None inside the park. Convenience marts and grocery stores are located in Torrey, Bicknell, and Loa, west of the Visitor Center on Utah Hwy 24. The park is always open, but Visitor Center hours vary with the season. The park is always open, but Visitor Center hours vary with the season.