Access to CRFS will be impacted by road construction inside Capitol Reef National Park during 2024 (planned for April to September). Carpooling will be required. Arrival and departure times, as well as access to the park, will likely be limited. Contact [email protected] for current conditions.

Field Station with the red rock cliffs behind it.

About CRFS

CRFS is made possible through a partnership between Utah Valley University and Capitol Reef National Park.
Students looking out over valley in Capitol Reef

Programs

Our field station is an excellent venue for engaged learning, research, and conservation in the context of the Colorado Plateau.
Red Rocks at night

Our Place

Beyond the paved roads, CRFS sits atop a mesa in the heart of Capitol Reef National Park.
Red rock butte at night with a sky full of stars

Plan Your Trip

Enhance your university-level courses with a trip to CRFS.
Man Taking Photo In the Sunset (panorama panel 1)

Support CRFS

Help fund responsible, respectful, and sustainable stewardship of the natural world through education and research.