The Park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres around a 25 mile stretch of the Mancos River. Within the park are hundreds of surface sites and cliff dwellings, Ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs, and historic Ute wall paintings and petroglyphs. The Tribal Park is operated as a primitive area in order to protect its cultural and environmental resources.
Emphasis is placed on experiencing the natural setting.
Tours are guided by Ute Indians with a broad knowledge of Ute and Ancestral Puebloan cultures. The tours include Ute history and rock art, surface sites and cliff dwellings. In order to protect the fragile resources, self-guided tours are not permitted. No food or water in available in the park. Tours are offered April through October.