Buckhorn Wash Pictograph Panel
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
This gallery of prehistoric red ochre art lines the wall of a scenic segment in Utah's San Rafael Swell.

📜 Prehistoric rock art site in Utah's San Rafael Swell. 🔍 Features Barrier Canyon and Fremont style pictographs and petroglyphs, some over 2,000 years old. # Why Go 🎨 View ancient red ochre art spanning over 130 feet. 🏞️ Enjoy dramatic sandstone canyon views along the San Rafael River and scenic drive through impressive rock formations. 🚶 Easy access with a short hiking trail, interpretive panels, and picnic area. 📜 Learn about nomadic hunter-gatherers, the Old Spanish Trail history, and direct connection to ancient cultures. # Why Avoid ⚠️ Some trails near the cliff are narrow and uneven, not suitable for all. 🚫 Site has suffered historical vandalism, some damage remains. # Tips 📸 Visit when the sun is not directly on the panel for best photos (early morning or late afternoon). Bring water and snacks, services are limited. Do not touch or carve the rock to preserve history. # Cost 💰 Free entry. # Hours 🕒 Accessible during daylight hours year-round. # Toilets 🚻 Pit toilet available. # Wheelchair ♿ Trail from parking to shelter is wheelchair accessible. # 🅿️ Parking Parking available at MM 23.3 Buckhorn Draw Rd. Well-maintained gravel road, suitable for 2WD vehicles.

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