Plan Process

Capitol Reef National Park is in the early stages of developing a plan that will enhance the visitor and improve resources through improved recreation infrastructure, better connectivity between trails and parking areas, and improved parking experiences overall, in addition to other strategies.

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Define the purpose and need for the effort and develop preliminary strategies
Step 2. Conduct civic engagement
Step 3. Refine draft strategies/preliminary alternatives
Step 4. Identify potential environmental impact topics
Step 5. Refine alternatives
Step 6. Identify environmental impacts and select preferred alternative
Step 7. Prepare draft plan/environmental document
Step 8. Public review of draft plan/environmental document
Step 9. Analysis of public comment
Step 10. Prepare final plan/decision document
Step 11. Release final plan/decision document to the public

The planning effort will result in focused, actionable strategies that provide better opportunities for all visitors to Capitol Reef.