Plan a January Vacation to Capitol Reef

Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Capitol Reef National Park in January: weather, services available, and things to do.

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Gifford Farm and Fruita Area in January

Plan a January Vacation to Capitol Reef

Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Capitol Reef National Park in January: weather, services available, and things to do.

CAPITOL REEF PACKING LIST

Gifford Farm and Fruita Area in January

The one drawback about visiting Capitol Reef National Park in the winter is that the Gifford house is closed! It is still fun to see and photograph.

Scenic Drives in Capitol Reef in January

In January the Capitol Reef scenic drive is a must-do activity to see and photograph the cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges!

Photography in Capitol Reef in January

– Sunrise photography: Panorama Point and Sunset Point. – Sunset photography: Panorama Point, Sunset Point and the scenic drive.

Capitol Reef Stargazing in January

In January you won’t be able to photograph the milky way, but you can capture amazing starry skies or star trails!

Hiking in Capitol Reef in January

Some of our favorite hiking trails are: Hickman Bridge, Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge Wash.

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