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Montezuma Canyon
Archaeological District

Montezuma Canyon Archaeological District, East of Blanding, Utah.

The Montezuma Canyon Archaeological District is a relatively unknown archaeological district east of Blanding, Utah. There are ruins and many petroglyph panels along the length of the canyon.

Area:	N/A
Elevation:	From 4,896 to 6,882 feet
Fees:	No
Hours:	N/A
Visitor Center:	No
Facilities:	None
Directions:	Three Kivas Pueblo is along San Juan County (SJC) Road 146, southeast of Blanding. Access to the ruins is located along Montezuma Canyon Road about 15 miles north of Hatch Trading Post, and 23 miles south of the road's intersection with US Hwy 163, south of Monticello. Get directions from Google Maps. Get directions from MapQuest.
Coordinates:	Map Coordinates (NAD83): Northern Canyon Entrance: 37 47.989N; 109 20.299W. Southern Canyon Entrance: 37 29.860N; 109 14.024W.
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.

Rock-art from the Montezuma Canyon Archaeological District east of Blanding, Utah.

Camping

There are no established campgrounds within the District.

Hiking

There are no established hiking trails within the District.

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