Westwater Canyon Archaeological District

A cairn found in Cohab Canyon, Capitol Reef National Park.

Frank and Anne's Canyon Country Hiking and Camping Notebook.

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Ancient Ruins and Rock Art

Westwater Canyon Archaeological District
Near Blanding, Utah.

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Overview

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: 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.

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Camping

There are no established campground in Westwater Canyon.

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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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Landmarks

Within the Canyon Check our personal notes for details about these points of interest.
Natural Bridge Westwater Ruins
Near the Canyon
Abajo Mountains Aztec Ruins National Monument Bluff Fort Historic Site Butler Wash Archaeological District Canyon de Chelly National Monument Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Anasazi Heritage Center Cottonwood Wash Archaeological District Edge of the Cedars State Park Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Goosenecks of the San Juan State Park Hovenweep National Monument	Mesa Verde National Park Moki Dugway Montezuma Canyon Archaeological District Mule Canyon Ruins Nations of the Four Corners Cultural Center Natural Bridges National Monument Recapture Pocket Sand Island Recreation Area Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway Valley of the Gods Waterflow Archaeological Site White Mesa Overlook

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Maps

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Books and Resources

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Related Sites

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