Bears Ears National Monument

About Bears Ears National Monument

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.

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How to Get There

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.

Facilities at Bears Ears National Monument

This recreation area contains 13 facilities — campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.

• Cedar Mesa & Comb Ridge Day Hiking — Activity Pass
• Superbowl Group Site — Campground
• Cedar Mesa Backpacking Permits — Permit
• Moon House Day Hiking Permits — Permit
• Creek Pasture Campground — Campground
• Superbowl Campground — Campground
• Sand Island Recreation Area — Campground
• Creek Pasture Group Site — Campground
• Indian Creek Falls Group Site — Campground
• Hamburger Rock Campground — Campground
• Kane Gulch Ranger Station — Facility
• San Juan River Permit Lottery And Reservations — Permit
• (OLD) Cedar Mesa and Bears Ears National Monument Permits (OLD) — Permit

Plan Your Visit to Bears Ears National Monument

Heading to Bears Ears National Monument? 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)