Grafton sits on the Virgin River south of Zion, one of Utah’s most photogenic ghost towns. Mormon settlers farmed here from the 1860s until floods and isolation emptied the place. The schoolhouse, homes, orchard setting, and cemetery remain carefully preserved. Short dirt road; stay on public paths and leave every artifact in place.
Field facts
| Region | Washington County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.1672, -113.0799 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1860s |
| Access | Easy dirt road from Rockville area |
| Structures | Standing schoolhouse/homes |
| Photogenic | High |
| Peak Pop. | 106 (1910) |
| Fee | Free |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaOld Wood Road0.6 km away
- Rec areaWire Mesa Trail3.9 km away
- Rec areaSmithsonian Butte National Back Country Byway4.4 km away
- TrailheadEagle Crags Trailhead4.8 km away
- ParkingGooseberry Trailhead7.1 km away
- Rec areaGuacamole Trail7.2 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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