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PetroglyphsThe Fremont Culture people who inhabited the Waterpocket Fold region for hundreds of years left petroglyphs, or rock drawings, in many locations across what is now Capitol Reef National Park.
Accessibility, Capitol Reef National Park
Explore Accessibility in Capitol Reef National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Accessibility Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Accessibility guide to compare the stops that belong together in Capitol Reef National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Ripple Rock Nature CenterThe Ripple Rock Nature Center, typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, offers families lots of hands-on activities to learn about the history and geology of Capitol Reef National Park.
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Nels Johnson Home Site (Chesnut Picnic Area)Mormon pioneer Nels Johnson was not only one of the first Europeans to settle in what later became the town of Fruita, he also planted the community's first orchards.
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Fruita CampgroundOpen all year, the Fruita Campground the park's only developed campground.
