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Fort Pearce, Utah.

Fort Pearce Ruins
BLM: St. George Field Office
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, Utah 84720
Phone: 435-688-3200

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Fort Pearce was built in 1866-67, during the Black Hawk War. It is a small structure erected to protect a water source in Pearce Wash. No battles were fought at this location. The fort never had a roof.

About two miles further down the main road there is a large concentration of dinosaur tracks in a sandstone wash. There are also petroglyphs located along Pearce Wash.

Area: N/A
Elevation: 2,989 feet.
Fees: None
Hours: N/A
Visitor Center: None
Facilities: Parking area.
Directions:
  • To Fort Pearce: This was a difficult route in, so see our personal notes for a detailed discussion of the directions into this site.)
  • To the Dinosaur Tracks: Before the turnoff to the Fort Pearce parking area, continue 2.1 miles farther down the main dirt road. There is a sign indicating the parking area.
  • Get directions from Google Maps.
  • Get directions from MapQuest.
Coordinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 37 00.511N; 113 24.810W.
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The landscape around Fort Pearce, Utah.
 Landmarks
Within the Ruins
Check our personal notes for details about these points of interest:
  • Dinosaur Tracks
  • Fort Pearce Ruins
  • Rock Art
Near the Ruins
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Fort Pearce
Christensen site.

Fort Pearce, Washington Country, Utah

Utah's Dixie and Arizona Strip

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Max Berlota site.

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