Mule Canyon Interpretive Site

About Mule Canyon Interpretive Site

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.Use our trip planner to help you plan your trip!

How to Get 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.

Plan Your Visit to Mule Canyon Interpretive Site

Heading to Mule Canyon Interpretive Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)