Mule Canyon Interpretive Site
Facility ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Bears Ears National Monument · Open Access
- 6,143 ft
- Elevation
The Mule Canyon Interpretive Site is a complex of ancestral Puebloan structures located on Cedar Mesa in southeastern Utah. Well-preserved Pueblo structures found at this site are over 700 years old. The complex includes above-ground and underground dwellings, including a kiva and tower that have been excavated and stabilized as well as a block of 12 rooms. The BLM has constructed a canopy to protect the kiva. Interpretive panels and vault toilets are provided.
The site is accessible from the highway with good directional signs. It is located on the Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway (Highway 95), near the Texas Flat Road. The site is open throughout the year, and there is no admission fee.
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Getting there
The Mule Canyon Interpretive Site is located about 20 miles south and west of Blanding, UT. It may be accessed from State Route 95. It has a paved parking area which is well signed on the north side of the highway.
37.54028, -109.74292 · 37°32'25.0"N 109°44'34.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 43 | 53 | 61 | 71 | 83 | 89 | 85 | 77 | 63 | 50 | 39 |
| Low °F | 20 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 44 | 54 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 29 | 20 |
| Precip in | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
There is no fee for this site.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Mule Canyon Interpretive Site
- Can you reserve a site at Mule Canyon Interpretive Site?
- No. Mule Canyon Interpretive Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Mule Canyon Interpretive Site
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- Devils Canyon 22.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Buckboard 28.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Butler Wash Interpretive Trail 5.9 mi · Facility
- Kane Gulch Ranger Station 8.4 mi · Facility
- Natural Bridges Visitor Center 13.7 mi · Facility
- Valley of the Gods 21.7 mi · Facility
- Dark Canyon Wilderness Recreation Area 21.9 mi · Facility
- Foy Lake Fishing/Camping Site 28.1 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 435-587-1500
- Email utmtmail@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-26.
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