All 7 Natural Attractions in Capitol Reef National Park

Bentonite Hills

Colorful striped badlands in gray, red, and purple—Cathedral Valley's remote geology. High-clearance 4WD required.

White sandstone fins that named Capitol Reef. Visible from Hickman Bridge Trailhead, especially in late afternoon light.

Restored 1896 schoolhouse where a 12-year-old teacher shaped pioneer children's education.

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Head of the Rocks Overlook: Slickrock Navajo Sandstone at 5,648 ft with a drive-up view on Scenic Byway 12.

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Waterpocket Fold panorama with the Henry Mountains in the distance. Uplift and erosion shaped the scene.

Weathered sandstone workshop packed with 1930s tools and the curious Eimco tractor.

Historic names carved into Capitol Gorge walls from 1871 onward. Walk 0.8 miles to see 150 years of explorer signatures.