Newspaper Rock

About Newspaper Rock

Newspaper Rock is an impressive petroglyph site located along Indian Creek in southeastern Utah. This panel displays multiple periods of imagery from cultures dating from 1500 years ago to this century. The older art is attributed to the Basketmaker and Ancestral Puebloan people who inhabited this region from approximately 500 B.C. to 1350 A.D. The more recent petroglyphs (lighter in color) are attributed to the Ute people who still live in the Four Corners area. This popular day-use site has toilet facilities and ample paved parking, including pull-through spaces for larger vehicles and RVs. At the other end of the parking area from the toilets is a short compacted-gravel path that leads to the petroglyph panel where there is some interpretative information.

How to Get There

Newspaper Rock is located on Highway 211, which starts 15 miles north of Monticello, Utah. Drive 13 miles west on Highway 211. The site is well signed.

Plan Your Visit to Newspaper Rock

Heading to Newspaper Rock? 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)