Head of Sinbad

About Head of Sinbad

Located within the heart of the San Rafael swell is the geological feature known as Locomotive point. Located on this impressive sandstone outcrop lies an eerie pictograph (painted panel) of a human like figure crowned by a snake and surrounded by two plant images. Visitors to the site enjoy viewing the several pictograph panels at this site and exploring the nearby Dutchman Arch. The area offers several hiking and exploring opportunities. Access to the site requires a high clearance 4WD vehicle.

How to Get There

Contact the Price Field Office for driving directions

Plan Your Visit to Head of Sinbad

Heading to Head of Sinbad? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)