Capitol Reef does not allow dogs and other pets on hiking trails or in the backcountry. There are no kennels in Capitol Reef and pets cannot be left unattended at campgrounds. According to the NPS, leashed pets are ONLY allowed in Capitol Reef’s developed areas such as: on the trail fro...
Capitol Reef National Park has 241,904 acres, or 378 square miles. Capitol Reef ranges from 8,255 feet in Upper Cathedral Valley to 3,967 feet in Halls Creek and is located in the heart of “Canyon Country” along Utah Highway 24 (U-24), halfway between Canyonlands and Bryce Canyon N...