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Gifford Homestead

A place to eat in Fruita, Capitol Reef, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Mar–Oct, morning.

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Gifford Homestead in Fruita, Capitol Reef
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Why go

Restored pioneer farmhouse selling small fruit pies and cinnamon rolls.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Capitol Reef, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities 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 Fremont Petroglyphs. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Fruita
Price
$
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Mar–Oct, 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
    Fremont Petroglyphs

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

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Capitol Reef Visitor Center

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

    Sight · 1.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Hickman Bridge Trail

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

    Outdoors · 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 · 2.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More places to eat in Capitol Reef

Another curated place to eat in Capitol Reef. 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 Gifford Homestead itself, we suggest: Mar–Oct, morning.

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

Getting there

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Address
Capitol Reef National Park, Scenic Dr, Teasdale, UT 84773, USA
Coordinates
38.28387, -111.24732
Destination
Capitol Reef, Utah

Gifford Homestead: quick answers

How much time do you need at Gifford Homestead?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Gifford Homestead. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Gifford Homestead?

Our pick: Mar–Oct, morning. Insider tip: Pies often sell out by early afternoon.

Where is Gifford Homestead?

Gifford Homestead is at Capitol Reef National Park, Scenic Dr, Teasdale, UT 84773, USA, in Fruita. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Gifford Homestead?

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

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