Edge of the Cedars State Park

Edge of the Cedars State Park is the site of a pre-Columbian Anasazi Indian ruin and modern museum located at 660 West 400 North in Blanding, Utah. It was established as a state historical monument in 1974 and the museum opened it's door in December of 1978. The museum is now the area repository for archaeological artifacts found on public lands in southeast Utah. The museum includes two main exhibit halls, a special exhibit area, a gift shop and an auditorium.

Anasazi Indian ruins.

The ruins at Edge of the Cedars State Park were listed on the Utah State Register of Historic Places in 1970 and on the National Register in 1971. The partially restored ruins represent the dwelling site of Anasazi Indians who inhabited this area from about 700 AD to about 1220 AD. A wooden pole ladder allows you enter a reconstructed 'kiva' which are important underground cerimonial rooms.

Edge of the Cedars State Park is open year round from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (6:00 pm during summer months) and is closed on holidays.

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