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Capitol Reef tours, or self-guided
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
The NPS lists 3 self-guided tours, 1 visitor center and 9 guided-style activity tags for Capitol Reef (checked Oct 26, 2026). Commercial tour operators pay the NPS fee: $10 for commercial entrance - per person and $100 for commercial entrance - mini-bus. 0 road or trail alerts are active. Compare a real quote in the calculator.
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What commercial tours pay the NPS
| Vehicle size or group | NPS fee | 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. |
Source: nps.gov fees for Capitol Reef, checked Oct 26, 2026. This is the fee operators pay, not what you pay them.
Self-guided tours the NPS publishes
Scenic Drive Tour
The Scenic Drive is an 8-mile (13 km) paved road. Allot 2 hours roundtrip to drive the Scenic Drive and the two dirt spur roads that lead into deep canyons, Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge. These dirt Time: 2 h. 11 stops.
Utah Highway 24 Tour – Eastbound
Utah State Route 24 is the main driving route in Capitol Reef National Park, crossing the park for 15 mi (24 km) from west boundary to east boundary. It passes through the Fruita Historic District Time: 30–90 min. 11 stops.
Utah Highway 24 Tour – Westbound
Utah State Route 24 is the main driving route in Capitol Reef National Park, crossing the park for 15 mi (24 km) from west boundary to east boundary. It passes through the Fruita Historic District Time: 30–90 min. 11 stops.
Source: NPS API tours, checked Oct 26, 2026. These cost nothing beyond entry.
Guided-style activities the NPS tags here
- Arts and Crafts
- Guided Tours
- Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
- Horse Camping (see also camping)
- Horse Trekking
- Horseback Riding
- Junior Ranger Program
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Source: NPS API activity tags, checked Oct 26, 2026. A tag means the activity exists, not that a company runs it daily.
Visitor centers
- Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center (passport stamp): Capitol Reef National Park visitor center sits at the intersection of UT-24 and the Scenic Drive.
Source: NPS API visitor centers, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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