The best time to visit Capitol Reef National Park is in the spring and fall. The spring and fall daytime highs average 60º to 80º F and lows average 30º to 50º F.
It’s helpful to start your visit at the Capitol Reef Visitor Center. The on-duty ranger can provide on activities you are interested in and tips for the best things to do with kids.
The Junior Ranger Program at Capitol Reef is a fun kid activity! There are activities to complete in order to earn the Junior Ranger Badge and signed certificate.
The paved road is suitable for passenger vehicles. Since it’s not a loop road, you’ll drive back the way you came. There are two dirt spur roads off the scenic drive: Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge.
Kids will enjoy exploring the Fruita District that includes a blacksmith shop, barn with horses, and orchards where they can pick fruit during the fall harvesting season!