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Butler Wash Ruins in southern Utah.

Butler Wash Archaeological District
In Southern Utah

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The Butler Wash Archaeological District comprises the entire length of Butler Wash, from its head west of Blanding, Utah, to its confluence with the San Juan River, west of Bluff, Utah. There are many fine cliff dwellings, as well as rock art sites scattered among the cliff faces on both sides of the wash. This is wild country, so go prepared. And take care to preserve the historic value of the area. Leave only boot prints, and take only photos. Contact us for specific directions and GPS coordinates for many of these sites.

Area: N/A
Elevation: ~5,223 feet.
Fees: None
Hours: Open daily, year-round.
Visitor Center: None
Facilities: At the Butler Wash Ruins Overlook site there are descriptive kiosks, a parking area, a vault toilet, but no drinking.
Directions: Butler Wash Ruins Overlook Parking Area: From Blanding drive south on Utah Highway 191 for 3 miles to the junction of Utah Highway 191 and Utah Highway 95.  Drive 10.5 miles west on U-95, to mile marker 110.9. The site is well signed
Coordinates:

Map coordinates:

  • Butler Wash Ruins Overlook: 37 31.31N; 109 38.20W
  • Butler Wash Ruins Overlook Parking Area: 37 31.429N; 109 37.937W.
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Butler Wash Ruins, Utah.
 Camping
There are no established campground within the District. There is camping at Natural Bridges National Monument and at Sand Island Recreation Area.
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 Hiking
There is a one mile round trip primitive trail from the Butler Wash Ruins Overlook parking area to a view of cliff dwellings. Otherwise there are no established trails. Cross country hiking is permitted.
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 Landmarks
Within the District
Check our personal notes for details about these points of interest:
  • Ballroom Cave Complex
  • Butler Wash/San Juan Confluence Rock Art
  • Butler Wash Ruins Overlook
  • Procession Panel
  • Wolfman Panel
Near the District
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 Related Sites

Note: Remember to bookmark this site before you venture off down these side trails. They lead to other Web sites that we do not control. We cannot vouch for the content on, nor do we endorse, these sites. The following links are only intended to assist you in your quest for further related information. If you discover a broken link, or a link with inappropriate content, or know of a link that should be listed here, please let us know.

Butler Wash and Ballroom Cave Ruins

Butler Wash Ruins
Center for Desert Archaeology site.

Butler Wash Ruins Overlook
DesertUSA site.

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