Canyon Pintado National Historic District

Overview

Canyon Pintado National Historic District is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Rangely, Colorado. Canyon Pintado National Historic District encompasses over 16,000 acres of public land along 15 miles of State Highway 139. Canyon Pintado (Spanish for "Painted Canyon") received its name in 1776 when Fathers Dominguez and Escalante noted numerous examples of ancient Native American rock art as they traveled through the Douglas Creek Valley. For more information, please contact the White River Field Office.

Things to Do at Canyon Pintado National Historic District

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Canyon Pintado National Historic District include:

Nearby Activities

Hiking
Historic & Cultural Site
Picnicking

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

From Rangely, Colorado (junction of State Highways 64 and 139), travel south on Highway 139. The District begins about 3 miles south and continues for 15 miles.

GPS Coordinates: 40.00671000000000, -108.78077999999999

Contact & Resources

Phone: (970) 878-3800

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