Listing correction
Capitol Reef: Swimming Prohibited
Capitol Reef National Park, UT
Do not swim here
The Fremont River waterfall area is closed to entry under the January 2026 NPS compendium. Do not swim, slide, jump or enter the closed area. This listing concerns that waterfall, not a declaration that all of Capitol Reef is closed.
We previously described this location as a swimming spot. That recommendation was incorrect. We have removed it from our swimming recommendations, directory results, and swimming maps. This page remains available to correct that information for anyone following an older link.
Do not treat older directions, photographs, or reports of people swimming as permission to enter the water. Check the managing authority's current notices and obey all posted access restrictions, including any park or trail closures.
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