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McConkie Ranch—Dry Fork Canyon
Archaeological Site

McConkie Ranch—Dry Fork Canyon Archaeological Site
Near Vernal, Utah

World renowned Native American petroglyphs and pictographs are found all along a 200 foot high sandstone cliff at the McConkie Ranch — Dry Fork Canyon Archaeological Site . The rock art is on private land, but access is allowed as long as visitors obey all signs and do not damage the panels. There are not many other sites that present so much rock art in such a compact, easily accessible area. The trails provide close access to these Fremont Culture images.

Area:	N/A
Elevation:	6,032 feet
Fees:	$2.00 donation requested for parking.
Hours:	Open daily, year-round.
Visitor Center:	None; but there is a small cabin with information.
Facilities:	Covered picnic tables, chemical toilets, and parking.
Directions:	From Main Street (Highway 191 and 40) in Vernal (set your odometer to zero): Drive north on 500 West to 500N (Highway 121). Drive west to the town of Maeser (2.5 miles). Turn north onto Dry Fork Canyon Road (3500 West)(3.5 miles). At 6.8 miles you will pass by the “Remember the Maine” Park, with an American flag flying high above on the top of a sandstone cliff. Continue past. At 10.0 miles you will see a sign pointing toward the Native American Petroglyphs. Turn right onto the dirt road and follow it to the Sadie McConkie Ranch. Follow directions to the parking area. Get directions from Google Maps. Get directions from MapQuest.
Coordinates:	GPS Coordinates (NAD83): 40 32.756N; 109 38.221W
Weather:	See area weather chart. See Canyon Country Weather for more information. Sunrise/Sunset

Regulations:	See Archaeological Site Etiquette. See American Antiquities Act of 1906. See Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979. Archaeological Resources Protection Act Hotline: 800-227-7286. See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry. See Encountering Wild Animals.
Precautions:	See Backcountry Considerations. See Backcountry Emergencies.

McConkie Ranch / Dry Fork Canyon Archaeological Site near Vernal, Utah.

Camping

There is no camping near the site.

Hiking

There is only a short primitive trail from the parking area to the base of the cliff with the rock art.

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