Capitol Reef Dog Policy

Capitol Reef National Park offers spectacular red rock and multicolored formations, and includes many cliffs, canyons, and other rock formations. The park is located in the 100 mile long Waterpocket Fold, which is a monocline, or wrinkle in the earth.

Capitol Reef National Park is more dog friendly than many National Parks. Dogs are allowed on a few trails in developed areas, and are allowed at the campgrounds. Additionally, Capitol Reef has orchards that were originally established by pioneers. Dogs are allowed in unfenced/unlocked orchards.

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Website

https://www.nps.gov/care/index.htm

Pet Policy Details

https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/pets.htm

Area

378 mi²

Annual Visitors

981,038

Trail Policy

Dogs are allowed on the following trails in developed areas:

• The trail from the visitor center to the Fruita Campground
• Fremont River Trail from the campground to the gate at Hattie's Field

Dogs are also allowed in unfenced or unlocked orchards.

Dogs are not allowed on any other trails, or in the backcountry.

Campground Policy

Dogs are allowed in campgrounds and the Chesnut and Doc Inglesby picnic areas at Capitol Reef while on a 6' leash. Dogs may not be left unattended, and there are no kennels in the park.

Road Policy

Dogs are allowed within 50 feet of the center line of both paved and dirt roads, as well as parking areas, while they're on a 6' leash.