- The list below includes 9 free or cheap things to do in or near Monticello, Utah, including 19 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Scenic Drives, Off Road & ATV and Art Gallery.
- From Chesler Park Loop Trail to Newspaper Rock Recreation Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monticello and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Blanding.
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Utah State Route 95 offers a scenic drive with views of multiple geological formations surrounding the road. A major attraction here is the House on Fire which is famous for its unique color and rock pattern.
36.6 Miles
Hovenweep National Monument contains six prehistoric villages built about a 1,000 years ago. The Square Tower Group is the largest and one of the oldest of these villages, and contains a large tower and up to 30 Puebloan ceremonial structures.
38.6 Miles
Natural Bridges National Monument contains three natural bridges: Sipapu, Kachina, Osachno. Visitors can see the bridges by combining driving with short hikes on a 8.6 mile round trip, as well as camp near the natural bridges, and attend interpretive programs.
41.8 Miles
Visitors love being surrounded by thick forest and listening to the gentle bubbling brooks at La Sal Mountain Loop. The peak is located about 13,000 feet above sea level and is part of the 2nd highest mountain range in Utah.
41.9 Miles
The settlement of Bluff Fort Historic Site has been recently rebuilt and refurbished. The visitor's center and on-site historic buildings are available for self guided tours during business hours, and photographs can be taken throughout the settlement.
42.2 Miles
The historical Bluff Fort is a military fort that is open to visitors free of charge and consists of an open square that is surrounded by cottonwood log cabins. The log cabins all face inward towards the center.
44.0 Miles
Take a 12-minute guided tour of the Hole 'N the Rock, a home carved from a giant rock. The site also features an exotic zoo with zebras and camels, a trading post for local wares, and a general store for refreshments.
45.5 Miles
Organizing 3 day excursions, Wild River Expeditions provides a comprehensive tour that includes hiking, biking, rafting, and more. The guide points out natural landmarks and wildlife like coyotes, hawks, and donkeys.
46.9 Miles
For the ultimate mountain biking experience, plan your trip to White Rim Trail in Moab, UT. Featuring 100-miles of challenging trails, surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes, riders willing to put forth the effort are rewarded with a spectacular trip.
47.1 Miles
Potash Road is a 17-mile scenic bypass. Along the road, rock climbers are often visible before the road passes petroglyphs, and dinosaur tracks, the trailhead parking for Corona, Bowtie, and Jug Head arch before ending at the Intrepid Potash Mine.