About this site

Montezuma Canyon is a high desert canyon with a good graded or gravel road popular for auto tours. Attractions include the scenery, archeological and historical sites, and wildlife.

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Montezuma Canyon

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Where it is
37.5653, -109.2521
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Montezuma Canyon — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Coal Bed Canyon Road. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?

Yes — Montezuma Canyon is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

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Three Kiva Pueblo

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Auto TouringWildlife ViewingPhotography
UT · Fee unknown
Hovenweep National Monument NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank National Park Service

Hovenweep National Monument

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Your pass covers the $20 park entrance fee.

AstronomyStargazingCamping
CO · Entrance fee
Bureau of Land Management

Lowry Pueblo National Historic Landmark

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Historic & Cultural SitePicnicking
CO · Fee unknown
Bureau of Land Management

Bears Ears National Monument - Shash Jaa SRMA

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

UT · Fee unknown