A natural wind gap through the Red Hills west of Parowan where Fremont and other Native artists pecked hundreds of petroglyphs into desert-varnished cliffs. Listed on the National Register; BLM day-use site also preserves Spanish explorer and pioneer inscriptions at a short roadside pullout and interpretive loop.
Field facts
| Region | Iron County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.9011, -112.9594 |
| ARPA | Rock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels. |
| Access | Gap Road / local roads northwest of Parowan and north of Cedar City (BLM Cedar City Field Office directions) |
| Features | Petroglyph panels, gap landform, interpretive signage |
| Agency | BLM Cedar City Field Office |
| Status | National Register of Historic Places; free day use |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Visitor centerParowan Gap Dinosaur Track Site0.8 km away
- Visitor centerParowan Gap Petroglyphs2.4 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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