Fremont Granary Site

We arrived at the entrance of Capital Reef National Park in the late afternoon. Not wanting to risk failing to find a campsite in the park, I turned around and drove about three miles back to a parking area we passed. What we found was a pleasant surprise.



This parking area is maintained by the Bureau of Land Management for camping and picnicking, so we spent the night and went to Capital Reef the next morning.

According to the billboard, the Fremont Indians lived in this part of Utah from approximately 700 to 1250 AD and an interesting piece of their history was found at this site.

The structure in this opening in the rock appears to have build from mud balls. It was used to store corn and other grains for use in the winter. These Granary containers were filled and sealed to protect the contents from rodents and insects.

We stayed in the provided parking lot for one night and continued on the next morning. There are a few primitive campsites a little further off the road that would be suitable for tent campers or possibly small RVs when conditions are dry.

Located on Utah route 24 just east of Capital Reef National Park, the Granary Site is a convenient place to spend a night or an hour.

As always we are C & L On The Road. See You next Time.