Muley Point

View the switchbacks of Moki Dugway, the curved canyons of the San Juan, and faraway buttes

NPS

Quick Facts

Location:

Far corner of the San Juan Arm of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Significance:

Cultural importance, Scenic views

Amenities

1 listed

Scenic View/Photo Spot

On the Edge of Glen Canyon's San Juan Arm

While still a part of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Muley Point has a unique perspective on the far corner of the San Juan Arm. Here you can enjoy unrivaled views of Monument Valley, Navajo Mountain, and the deeply entrenched canyons of the San Juan River. To ensure that Muley Point remains a special place for your future visits and future generations please follow all regulations and plan accordingly. Thorough trip planning is not only your first step in having a safe and enjoyable trip, but also in protecting the natural and cultural resources in the area.

Visit with Respect

Make every attempt to leave Muley Point nicer than you found it. “Take only pictures and leave only footprints” is a good reminder. Do not remove anything from the area. Leave the flowers, rocks and everything else for others to enjoy. Carry all of your trash out of the canyon, including toilet paper and other hygiene items. Do not burn or bury it.

Cultural sites are sacred to Indigenous peoples and integral to American history, so it is essential to treat everything you find with care and respect. Leave all artifacts where you find them and refrain from touching walls or rock imagery. Remnants of past cultures are more fragile than they appear so don’t enter dwellings or historic buildings. Join us in protecting this special place!
 

Fires

Fires are allowed, but homemade fire rings hurt the natural beauty of the landscape. Use a fire pan. Dead and downed wood is scarce, so bring your own wood. Cutting living trees and other plants for firewood is not permitted. 

Pets

Pets are permitted at Muley Point. Keep leashes on, no longer than six feet. All pet waste must be carried out, and disposed of properly.

Rock Cairns

Do not build rock cairns. They can mislead other visitors and cause resource damage to build. Rely on your map and compass and know your route. There are no maintained trails.

Wildlife

Do not feed wildlife. Food and trash should be stored in a manner impervious to entry by birds and other wildlife.

Preserve the Soundscape

Your voice carries farther than you think in canyon country. Respect other visitors by keeping your group quiet and not playing amplified music. If you must have music in the backcountry… wear headphones.

No Drones

The use of drone aircraft in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and every National Park Service site is illegal.