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Sight Highway 24, Capitol Reef

Fremont Petroglyphs

A sight in Highway 24, Capitol Reef, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Fremont Petroglyphs in Highway 24, Capitol Reef
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Why go

Boardwalk along Highway 24 with Fremont-culture rock art figures.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Capitol Reef, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Fruita Orchards and Gifford Homestead. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Highway 24
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Capitol Reef, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Fruita Orchards

    Historic orchards where you can pick cherries, apricots, peaches and apples in season.

    Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Gifford Homestead

    Restored pioneer farmhouse selling small fruit pies and cinnamon rolls.

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Hickman Bridge Trail

    Two-mile round trip to a 133-ft natural bridge with views of Capitol Dome.

    Outdoors · 0.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Capitol Reef Visitor Center

    Orientation, trail maps and info on the Waterpocket Fold geology.

    Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Cassidy Arch Trail

    Steep 3.4-mile round trip up to a large arch you can stand above.

    Activity · 2.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Scenic Drive

    Paved road south along the Waterpocket Fold's cliffs; small entrance fee.

    Sight · 2.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Fremont Petroglyphs is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Capitol Reef

Fremont Petroglyphs is our only sight pick in Capitol Reef; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Capitol Reef guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Capitol Reef run from 42°F in December to 92°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Fremont Petroglyphs itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Capitol Reef from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Capitol Reef weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Fremont Petroglyphs, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
Coordinates
38.28842, -111.24239
Destination
Capitol Reef, Utah

Fremont Petroglyphs: quick answers

How much time do you need at Fremont Petroglyphs?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Fremont Petroglyphs. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Fremont Petroglyphs?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Bring binoculars; some panels are high up.

Is Fremont Petroglyphs free?

Yes, we list Fremont Petroglyphs as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Fremont Petroglyphs?

Fremont Petroglyphs is at UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775, USA, in Highway 24. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Fremont Petroglyphs?

Fremont Petroglyphs appears on Utah Mighty Five, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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