Newspaper Rock
Monticello, UT
A sandstone panel packed with hundreds of petroglyphs carved over some 2,000 years, right beside Utah 211 on the way to the Needles District. Parking and viewing platform are free and take ten minutes.
- Nearest town
- Monticello, UT
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 37.9881, -109.5183
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Bridger Jack Designated Campsite #17Campsite8 mi from Newspaper Rock
- Bridger Jack Designated CampsiteCampsite8 mi from Newspaper Rock
- Westerner Trailer ParkMotorhome stopover13 mi from Newspaper RockMotorhomes
- Hamburger Rock CampsiteCampsite16 mi from Newspaper RockTentsCaravansToilets
- Canyonlands Outpost CampgroundMotorhome stopover18 mi from Newspaper RockTentsMotorhomes
- The Needles CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Newspaper RockTentsCaravans
All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Newspaper Rock?
Newspaper Rock is in Monticello, UT, at GPS 37.9881, -109.5183. It is about 17 mi from Needles District.
Can you camp near Newspaper Rock?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bridger Jack Designated Campsite #17, about 8 mi away; within 25 mi there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Newspaper Rock?
Newspaper Rock is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southeast Utah: Needles, Valley of the Gods and Moki Dugway and Arches, towers and canyons: by camper through Moab, Arches and Canyonlands.
What is there to see near Newspaper Rock?
Places worth a stop nearby: Canyonlands – The Needles District (18 mi), Grand View Point Overlook (29 mi), Mesa Arch, Canyonlands (34 mi) and Dead Horse Point State Park (35 mi).
When is the best time to visit Newspaper Rock?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)