Ouray, Utah -
Fantasy Canyon
Small, but packed. Known locally as "Hades Pit," among other colorful names. Two of its named formations include Screaming Man and Alien Head.
- Address:
- Ouray, UT
- Directions:
- Roughly 27 miles southeast of Vernal. Travel east out of Vernal on US 40 through Naples. Follow the sign marked "Book Cliffs Access." Continue south, crossing the Green River after seven miles; from this point continue on for another 12 miles until you see a sign on the left for Fantasy Canyon. Follow the small signs along this dirt road until you arrive at the Fantasy Canyon parking area. Do not attempt this clay road during or after a rain, since even a four wheel drive vehicle will slide right off the road's edge. Bring a full can of gas and extra water, and be prepared to survive an emergency.
- Admission:
- Free.
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Fantasy Canyon Fantasy Canyon is a one city block size area of sandstone sculptured by time and weather into giant teapots, camels, and almost anything else you can imagine. Located on the corner of an Indian reservation, it is best reached in a high clearance vehicle following signs on the oilfield dirt roads. [Mary Meinen, 06/15/2005][RA: Known locally as "Hades Pit," among other colorful names. Two of its named formations include Screaming Man and Alien Head.]
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