The federal Antiquities Act of 1906 and the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 prohibit the appropriation, injury, destruction, or removal of any object of antiquity or the excavation, injury, or destruction of any ruin on Federal land. Entering a cliff dwelling without a park ranger present will result in a citation and fine. Gathering firewood or injuring trees and shrubs is prohibited. Firearms are prohibited. They must be broken down or otherwise packed while in the park.
Camping is permitted only in designated campgrounds.
To protect fragile ruins, hiking is restricted to five trails within the park. Do not throw rocks or other objects into the canyons-there may be people below. Feeding, capturing,or teasing wildlife and picking, cutting or damaging any wildflower, shrub, or tree are prohibited. Bicycling is permitted on all park roads except those on Wetherill Mesa, but lanes are not designated. Motor vehicles are allowed only on roadways, turnouts, or parking areas.