Bears Ears National Monument

Bureau of Land Management, Utah.

Bears Ears National Monument is home to outstanding cultural, recreational and natural resources. Opportunities to experience these resources abound. The area is famous for its rock art sites, pueblo homes, rock climbing areas, San Juan river running, outstanding views for photography, camping areas, and designated routes.

Camping and Day Use

Activities and Experiences

Nearby Activities

Auto Touring
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Photography
Recreational Vehicles
Wildlife Viewing

Directions

The nearest communities are Monument Valley, Mexican Hat, Bluff, Blanding, and Monticello. Highways 191, 211, 95, 261, and 163 all provide access to portions of National Monument.

Major commercial airlines serve Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah; Grand Junction, Colorado; and Las Vegas, Nevada. Commercial airlines also serve Moab, Utah and Cortez, Colorado.

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