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Westwater Canyon
Archaeological District

Westwater Canyon Archaeological District
Near Blanding, Utah.

Westwater Ruin is a cliff dwelling that was occupied about 1150 A.D. to 1275 A.D. It is just one of many ruins hidden among the cliffs in Westwater Canyon.

Area:	N/A
Elevation:	5,797 feet
Fees:	No
Hours:	Open year round.
Visitor Center:	No
Facilities:	None
Directions:	Follow US Hwy 191 south of Blanding for a mile and then turn right on County Road 232 and continue 2 miles to the ruins overlook. Get directions from Google Maps. Get directions from MapQuest.
Coordinates:	GPS Coordinates (NAD83): 37 35.443N; 109 29.993W.
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.

Westwater Canyon Archaeological District, near Blanding, Utah.

Camping

There are no established campground in Westwater Canyon.

Hiking

There are no established hiking trails in Westwater Canyon, although sections of the El Canon Hiking Trail near the Nations of the Four Corners Cultural Center extend into the upper reaches of the Canyon.

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