Grafton

Grafton Heritage Partnership Project
P.O. Box 630184
Rockville, Utah 84763
Phone: 435-635-2133
E-mail

Grafton, Utah was established in 1859 as an agricultural community and finally became a ghost town, for the second time, in 1945. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Grafton's buildings recall a forgotten lifestyle. Several Hollywood movies have been filmed at this location.

Area:	N/A
Elevation:	3,657 feet.
Fees:	None
Hours:	Open all year.
Visitor Center:	None
Facilities:	None
Directions:	The shortest route to Grafton is through Rockville, Utah, along Utah Highway 9. Turn south on Bridge Lane, which crosses the Virgin River on a historic, single-track iron bridge. From there the road turns due west and once it becomes unpaved just follow the road through the signed gates to the ghost town. Or, come in from the south along the Smithsonian Butte Back Country Byway. Get directions from Google Maps. Get directions from MapQuest.
Coordinates:	Map Coordinates (NAD83): 37 10.030N; 113 04.944W.
Weather:	Snow may fall intermittently from December to March; average winter maximum and minimum temperatures are 53 degrees F. and 30 degrees F. May to October daytime temperatures range from 72 degrees F. to 103 degrees F.; nighttime, from 45 degrees F. to 73 degrees F. See area weather chart. See Canyon Country Weather for more information. Sunrise/Sunset

Regulations:	See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry. See Encountering Wild Animals.
Precautions:	See Backcountry Considerations. See Backcountry Emergencies.

An interior wall within the Russell house, in Grafton, Utah.

Camping

There is no camping at this site.

Hiking

There are no established trails at this site.

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