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Capitol Reef Overview

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Fast Facts

Nearest City Torrey, UT
Last Site Visit June 2007
Annual Visitation 554,907 in 2007 (view all years)
Creation Date December 18, 1971
Total Area 241,904 acres
Entrance Fee $5 per car per week for Scenic Drive
Lowest Elevation 3,967 feet, at Hall's Creek
Highest Elevation 8,255 feet, at Upper Cathedral Valley
Highest Average Temperature 85°F, in July
Lowest Average Temperature 18°F, in January
Record High Temperature 96°F, in 2002
Record Low Temperature -17°F, in 1989
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Area Weather Information


Park Evolution

1937: Capitol Reef National Monument created
1971: Redesignated Capitol Reef National Park

Phone Numbers & Addresses


Mailing Address

Capitol Reef National Park
HC 70 Box 15
Torrey, UT 84775

Visitor Information

(435) 425-3791
(435) 425-3026 (Fax)

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