Utah Points of Interest

Newspaper Rock Recreation Site


Newspaper Rock Recreation Site is a popular attraction located in the Upper Colorado-Kane Springs watershed of Utah. It features a large sandstone rock containing over 650 ancient petroglyphs, or rock carvings. These carvings depict various images and symbols from the Native American cultures that once inhabited the area, including animals, humans, and abstract designs.

Visitors to Newspaper Rock Recreation Site can take a short hike to view the petroglyphs up close and learn about the history and significance of the rock art. The site also offers picnic areas and restroom facilities for visitors. The unique display of ancient rock carvings and the natural beauty of the surrounding area make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Native American culture and history. Get driving directions.
NEWSPAPER ROCK RECREATION SITE

Points of Interest
Location
Anticline Overlook
Arches Visitor Center
Black Arch Viewpoint
Broken Arch Trail Viewpoint
Cliffline Viewpoint
Delicate Arch
Double O Arch Viewpoint
Horse Creek Overlook Site
La Sal Mountain Viewpoint
Landscape Arch Trail Viewpoint
Lone Mesa Viewpoint
Maverick Point Overlook
Mill Canyon Tracksite
Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint
Needles Overlook
Needles Visitor Center
Newspaper Rock Recreation Site
Panorama Point
Plateau Viewpoint
Salt Creek Trailhead
Wilson Arch

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Dalton Springs 16 8,409 ft
Windwhistle 15 6,024 ft
Buckboard 8 8,755 ft
Devils Canyon 42 7,095 ft
Nizhoni 25 7,785 ft
Hatch Point 10 5,804 ft