HistoryHidden gem
Newspaper Rock
Monticello, Utah
Rock wall covered in ancient petroglyphs beside the road to the Needles.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 15 min
A short roadside stop with plaques that explain the many carved figures, some thousands of years old. Takes ten minutes.
Good to know
- Bring binoculars to see the higher carvings
- Great detour on the way to Needles
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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