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A sweeping desert canyon landscape at sunset, with layered red sandstone cliffs and buttes framing a valley, under a dramatic sky of pink- and gold-lit cloud…

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Conditions in Capitol Reef

Flash-flood watches on the canyons, backcountry road status, and seasonal closures — the live picture before you go.

Capitol Reef conditions alerts

One email when a closure, flash-flood watch, or road-status change affects Capitol Reef — including when the Scenic Drive or the backcountry roads close or reopen.

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