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Ancient Fremont petroglyphs pecked into a rock face at Fremont Indian State Park
State park · Central Utah

Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

One of the largest collections of Fremont rock art in Utah, along I-70 in Clear Creek Canyon. A museum and trails make it an easy stop.

Photo: James St. John · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Plan your visit: access, parking and practical details

Check the operator’s current fees, reservations, parking, transit, restrooms and accessibility arrangements before leaving. Confirm specific mobility or sensory needs directly with the venue.

Official visitor information ↗

Fremont Indian State Park was created after construction of I-70 uncovered the largest known Fremont village in Utah. The museum displays artifacts from the site, and short trails lead to hundreds of petroglyphs and pictographs.

The park is also a designated International Dark Sky Park, with a campground in Clear Creek Canyon.

Don't miss

  • MuseumArtifacts and exhibits on the Fremont culture.
  • Rock art trailsPetroglyphs and pictographs along short canyon walks.
  • Castle Rock CampgroundA shady canyon campground.
  • Dark skiesAn International Dark Sky Park.
Carved footprint and spiral shapes on a rock face at Fremont Indian State Park.
Petroglyph detail at Fremont Indian State Park. File photo, June 19, 2009. Detail view. No interpretation or archaeological dating is asserted. Photo: James St. John · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Good to know

  • Easy stop on I-70 between Richfield and the I-15 junction.
  • Ask museum staff for a guide to the panels.
  • Bring water; trails are exposed.

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