Definitely a must-stop if you're visiting Capitol Reef! They sell tons of locally made goods perfect for gifts, and delicious pies; we tried the wild berry. It's in a very scenic location with plentiful picnic tables, horses in a paddock behind the house, and marmots running around!
We tent camped here for one night in May 2018 and had the best time! Very large campground with great amenities including a pool, very clean restrooms, and a gift shop where I bought the most beautiful sterling silver and turquoise ring. Everyone who works there is so helpful. The tent sites are at the front of the campground near the entrance, so it can be noisy if you sleep in. This is a great place to stay while exploring Capitol Reef National Park and we are planning on returning later this year!
Atmospheric café in the most beautiful little mountain town. We loved Silverton, and we loved this place too, even though we just stopped in for some chili and french fries. The tin roof and dark interior made it seem like we had stepped back in time, and all the artifacts on the walls were cool. When we stopped here in 2018, the apartment above the café was advertised as "for rent" and my partner and I still talk about it wistfully.
Stayed here in May 2018 and had the best experience. The campsites were spacious and ours had lake views. The ponderosas kept the morning sun from getting hot too quickly, and the hike leaving the campground was comfortable. We were far enough from our neighbors that it felt very secluded and cozy. We will definitely be staying at this beautiful campground again!
I wish we had known about the dinosaur tracks when we camped here in May 2018! We only stayed for one night, but the lake was absolutely gorgeous and our campsite had an amazing view. We will definitely be going back.
Very neat road-side stop after a few hours of nothing in the OK panhandle! My partner sculpts with iron and he was very impressed with the dinosaur sculpture. I loved the little museum and a couple other smaller art installations they had. It was a quick stop, but we enjoyed it!
We stopped here in May 2018 while driving through the OK panhandle, searching for a picturesque spot to eat our picnic lunch. We were disappointed when we couldn't find the salt flats, but the lake was still a nice view. We'd stop here again.
This place definitely contains the kitschy soul of Route 66. When I stopped here in May 2018, it seemed a tad neglected. Still a very unique photo opportunity and a great place to stretch your legs and explore.
Make sure you do your research before tripping here, as it seems a lot of people expect natural hot springs in a wilderness setting. Instead, it consists of a row of bath houses utilized in the early 20th century, set in the midst of this bustling town. The bathhouses themselves are architecturally unique and the tours are quite interesting if you're into history. There are nature hikes that will take you to the actual hot springs if that's more your speed. I greatly enjoyed the few hours we spent here, and would definitely recommend the stop, even if you're just tripping through AR and want to stretch your legs.