Magnus Goes to the Red Rock Country, Day 11

Friday September 20

Second day at Offroad RV Resort.  We went back to Capitol Reef--in the Jeep this time--so we could enjoy it. Our first stop was the pictograph site, where there were a surprising number of pictographs (petroglyphs?) on the cliff wall under a slight overhang (or sometimes not).  At the foot of the cliff the park service had constructed a little boardwalk for easier viewing and to keep people out of the mud of the creek.

 

Most of the creek was on the other side of the road, where orchards were planted many years ago and still irrigated. They allowed u-pick-it fruit for $2 a pound although there was no one there to measure the pounds and no place for a scale.  But the trees were mostly bare other than some late apples.  I should have brought one back to the motorhome, washed and ate it.

Then we took one of the short hikes to see scenic views.  Sadly, I didn't make a note of which one.  But it is certainly a lovely, lovely place.

review: Offroad RV Resort
A little expensive but worth every penny
Site 31, surface gravel

The owners were very nice, the view of big rocks and mountains in the distance great.  Though this was desert, its proximity to the Fremont River brought out a swarm of little bats at sunset.  We didn't see any other wildlife except lizards and a small flock of turkey, but there were some very interesting tracks over by the water.  The owners had a lot of little trees planted and I expect the place to be gorgeous in a year or two.

We had full hookup--50-amp, water, sewer although the owner did asks us not to do an excessively large flush of the septic system. Just the usual dump and a quick clean out--their water was reverse osmosis filtered and not to be wasted.

There was firewood and ice for sale at the office. No other amenities, but I can't say we needed any. A couple of short trails for dog walking. Great night sky views.

Other than the price ($65/night) I'd say the place was nearly perfect.

Easy drive to Capitol Reef--petroglyphs, historical places, and gorgeous red rocks.