Buckhorn Wash Pictograph Panel — Attraction in Castle Dale

This is a sheer rock wall with a number of pictographs on it of varying ages. We found the images to be quite interesting and then various stages of preservation.

The road from the north was in surprisingly good condition even for a 2 Wheel Dr. There had been a recent rain with a lot of mud on the road that had been cleared off.

The drive along the wash to access this area was quite beautiful with large rock formations alongside.

We were there in midday and the bright sun made it hard to see some of the pictographs. Going there when it is shady would probably be a...

The Buckhorn Wash Pictograph Panel is absolutely stunning one of the best-preserved and most awe inspiring examples of ancient Barrier Canyon Style rock art in the Southwest. These haunting figures, painted over 2,000 years ago, connect you directly to the people who once lived in and honored this landscape.

Please do not carve your initials or dates into the rock. The panel isn’t a guestbook, it’s sacred history. Every mark made today erases a story from the past. Let’s protect it so future generations can feel the same awe we do.

Truly...

This is one of my favorite pictograph pannels in Utah. It seems to be so well preserved and have so many different pieces of unique art on it as well. This location is a must see if you are traveling through utah. Please make sure you drive slowly through the area as kicking up large quantities of dust can age this faster than it should be.

If you think marking over or "adding something of your own" is a good idea then it's on site with me and you and there is a special place in...