The Scenic Drive is the only part of Capitol Reef that charges an entrance fee, which is $5 per car. Totally worth it. Drive slowly and enjoy the views!
You don’t want to be driving or hiking in this area at all if there is a chance of flash flooding. Check with the Visitor Center before you go.
From Torrey, take Highway 24 east for 11 miles to the Visitor Center. Turn right toward the Visitor Center and continue along the road past picnic area and campground to the entrance booth at the beginning of the Scenic Drive. Pay your entrance fee and then get ready for a beautiful drive.
Capitol Gorge Road is at the end of the Scenic Drive where the road curves to the left at a parking area with restrooms. Continue down the dirt road for 2.4 miles to reach the end of the road.
The drive on the Capitol Gorge Road was the surprise of the trip for me. I absolutely loved it. I was shocked at how close our car came to the canyon walls and how high the cliffs were above our heads. We had spectacular views of the Golden Throne and many other unique formations. The scenery was incredible and I am glad that we decided to take this drive.
This is a narrow and curvy dirt road, but we didn’t have any problems as we drove it. At the end of the road there are a few picnic tables under a pavilion and a pit toilet. No water is available.
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