Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site
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Perthenia
Salt Lake City, UT165 contributions
Aug 2022
This little spot offers a nice trail to some really interesting petroglyphs. I've traveled extensively in the desert southwest, and seen many different petroglyph sites - these were unexpected and very interesting! The area is pretty, too.
There isn't much interpretive information, but the trail is well-maintained. The state of Wyoming is trying protect the fragile rock art, so you'll see the images through chain-link fences (at least someone thoughtfully cut viewing holes!)
There isn't much interpretive information, but the trail is well-maintained. The state of Wyoming is trying protect the fragile rock art, so you'll see the images through chain-link fences (at least someone thoughtfully cut viewing holes!)
Written August 27, 2022
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Julie H
Wooster, OH211 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Castle Gardens is like a miniature Canyonlands. There are some beautiful formations, but it is a long drive on a not developed dirt washboard road to get there. There are no bathroom facilities either, nothing around for miles. There are some neat Indian hieroglyphics behind a fence on the formations. We got some nice pictures there. Bring water and expect your vehicle to get really dusty. It is free.
Written August 24, 2016
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DavidLowe0228
Wimberley, TX385 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
You need to be a true adventurer to get to this place. This place is amazing. They have old Indian petroglyph's that have been there for hundreds of years. The rock formations are incredible. You definitely will need a good vehicle to get to this place though I did see a Prius on our way out. It is all unimproved roads to get there, but the awe of nature is definitely witnessed here. There are upgrades being completed now and it looked like they were working on bathroom facilities, but currently nothing is there right now. There is a trail that takes you through the formations and by the petroglyph's. A very quiet place. There was only a couple of other people out there when we went.
Written September 5, 2014
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Carrie1999
Boise, ID48 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
This is a great site that needs more attention. The shield petroglyphs are unique and I have never seen any like them before. There is a lot of graffiti and you can tell some of the petroglyphs have been stolen, but I am so glad I went. Wyoming this site is great!
Written September 5, 2018
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WT123
Riverton, WY269 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Make a day of it, bring plenty of liquids and lunch. Best to be here early in the morning, sun from the east will make best viewing. Come in from 20/26 (Moneta) visit Castle Gardens, and then drive to the Gas Hills (south and then left when you hit paved road). Turn left for 1/2 mile and visit Gas Hills uranium district site. Afterwards backtrack to pavement T but continue straight on gravel road to Jeffrey City (split rock bar has cokes/beer, burgers) turn right on 287 to just pass Sweetwater Station and then take left on road to South Pass Gold District.
See this site for additional info:
http://wyoshpo.state.wy.us/pdf/GFbrochure.pdf
See this site for additional info:
http://wyoshpo.state.wy.us/pdf/GFbrochure.pdf
Written May 19, 2015
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Alleta B
Riverton, WY363 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
This is a fun, well marked wide even surface trail to hike in to see petroglyphs. There has been a lot of work done to the site and is visitor friendly. There are holes in the fence to take photos. It seems you are in the middle of nowhere, Wyoming. Fun place to go. Restrooms are the outdoors.
Written June 27, 2016
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WyomingMomof3
Evansville, WY82 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
This is a neat little side trip but definitely not a destination of its own and only if you have extra time for the side trip. It takes a while to get to the site on a not so good two track road. Please realize there are no services at the location -food, water, restrooms, etc. you drive get out walk around look at the rock formations and load back up.
Written February 10, 2016
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Diana M
Carlsbad, NM135 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
The drive wasn't too bad. Eleven miles of dirt so don't go after a good rainstorm. Once you arrive, the scenery is breathtaking and you can hear a pin drop. However, there are no restrooms onsite. Bring water as it got pretty hot. The petroglyphs have been fenced in to prevent further vandalism but it's chain link so you can still see them. It's an easy hike but not very handicap accessible. Enjoy.
Written August 11, 2019
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No Name Needed
Riverton, WY58 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Over the years it has changed a little bit. Now there are fences around the petroglyphs and they recently put in a walking path. It is really beautiful out there. You are in the wild so it might not hurt to take a form of defense with you. I haven't ever had to use my gun but it is better to be safe than to be some creatures lunch. Fences were put up around the petroglyphs to keep the vandals out and the walking path is nice instead of having to hunt around for them all. It is great for the whole family. There are no facilities and you will need to bring your own water.
Written December 24, 2014
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Richard L
Riverton, WY18 contributions
Jun 2019
The Petrogliphs are very cool and give you a insight of the people that were there before the indians.
Written July 2, 2019
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Are there tours or is it self guided? Is the entrance easy to find?
Written April 14, 2019
No guided tours, all self-guided. To get there you have to go south from Riverton, Wyoming and take a left at the Sand Draw Road, about a mile south of Riverton. Go to the intersection, about a half a mile, and then turn left to the Gas Hills Road. Take the road east until you see a sign pointing left to Castle Garden and drive a ways to another sign pointing to Castle Gardens. That road will take you to the Gardens and it’s parking lot. Enjoy. The other way would be to go from Riverton to Moneta, about 45 + miles and go just a bit past Moneta to a sign pointing right to Castle Gardens. Take that road south for 25 miles or so until you see a sign pointing left to Castle Gardens. Enjoy the trip either way.
Written April 15, 2019
Castle Gardens is located about 45 miles east of Riverton on Castle Gardens Road. Castle Gardens Road runs north south between the Gas Hills Road (Highway 136) which goes east from Riverton and Highway 20/26 which runs east-west from Shoshoni to Casper. Both the Gas Hills Road and Highway 20/26 are paved; Castle Gardens Road is not but may be reach by a passenger car and does not require a high clearance vehicle. Like any dirt road in Wyoming, it should be avoided following heavy rain. Let me know if you need directions to Riverton or the area. If you are coming all the way from College Station and are interested in early Indian ruins, try to find time to visit the Bighorn Medicine Wheel.
Written July 21, 2015
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