Guided Tour of the Grotto and Dwelling Areas
Provides access for one individual to tour both the Dwelling and Grotto areas of the heritage site. Informed docents on site to help visitors understand the site and its history.
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Need to Know
- Pass required in addition to ticket
In addition to the ticket, a Federal Interagency or Red Rock Pass is required. Red Rock Passes may be purchased on site.
To purchase a Federal Interagency Pass:
- In person: Find a location to purchase this pass at a federal recreation site.
- Online: Buy this pass from the USGS Store.
- By phone: Call 888-ASK USGS (1-888-275-8747), extension 2. Hours of operation are 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time.
To purchase a Red Rock Pass:
- In person: Where to buy a Red Rock Pass.
- Online: Buy a Red Rock Pass from Recreation.gov.
- Limitations
Tours include 60 uneven fairly strenuous steps, please be aware of personal limitations.
- Arrival time
Visitors should plan to arrive 15 minutes before their ticket time and must check in prior to the time on their ticket. If late, site staff has discretion to limit/deny tour access.
- Checking in
Please have a printed or digital copy of your timed entry reservation available to be viewed at the Visitor Center. Print or download your reservation to your phone prior to leaving a nearby town with cell service. There is limited cell phone service at the site. All reservation holders be prepared to show photo ID.
- Site access
The roads to Palatki are rough gravel roads. Passable for passenger cars, drivers need to go slowly and carefully. Plan on extra time; leave at least an hour to an hour and a half PRIOR to reservation time. After rain and snow, Palatki Heritage Site may be closed, signs indicating the closed status will normally be posted at key access points.
- Face Coverings
Consistent with CDC guidance. Dependent on local transmission data.
- Pets
No pets allowed beyond the parking lot.
