Along with the beautiful scenery and unusual geology of Capitol Reef is the evidence of years of human inhabitation, from petroglyphs left by Freemont People, to orchards and buildings of a small Mormon community who called this fertile, well watered but very isolated valley home. The last resident left in 1968.
The visitor center is accessible but the sidewalk leading to the entrance is steep. The campground has several sites which are partially accessible and close to the restrooms. The Gifford Farmhouse is not accessible due to steps. The school house is not accessible due to steps. The parking lot at the petroglyphs site has usable curb cuts. The boardwalk is accessible and viewing for the petroglyphs is very good.
Campsites are first come/first serve so an early arrival is necessary to get a site. Most sites are small but there are some large enough for big RVs. Visiting the historical sites and driving the scenic park road are best done in a car or small RV. The visitor center lot is very small with no room for large RV parking. The farmhouse lot is very small too. The scenic drive ( the only part of the park that has an entrance fee) is narrow and twisty. Vehicles over 27’ are barred from the unpaved sections. Park
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