Ninemile Canyon
Ninemile Canyon (also Nine Mile Canyon) is a canyon, approximately 40 miles (60 km) long, located in Carbon and Duchesne counties in eastern Utah, United States. It lies 17 mi north of East Carbon. Worth the trip, USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum is 20 mi off.
A canyon & gorge, 17 mi north of East Carbon
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Price, 20 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°. When to go ↓
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–79°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
Here are the months at Ninemile Canyon, with their weather.
Ninemile Canyon
Ninemile Canyon (also Nine Mile Canyon) is a canyon, approximately 40 miles (60 km) long, located in Carbon and Duchesne counties in eastern Utah, United States. Promoted as "the world's longest art gallery", the canyon is known for its extensive rock art, most of it created by the Fremont culture and the Ute people. The rock art, shelters, and granaries left behind by the Fremont make Ninemile Canyon a destination for archaeologists and tourists alike.
- Type
- Canyon & gorge
- Elevation
- 4,636 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.6K a year
Staying near Ninemile Canyon
To stay close, try Price (9) and Helper (4).
Price
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
8,368 people
20 mi southwest of Ninemile Canyon
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From Ninemile Canyon | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,368 | $226K | C |
| Helper | 20 mi west | 30 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,126 | $210K | C+ |
| Wellington | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 RV park | 1,606 | $180K | B |
| Carbonville | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 1,636 | $336K | — |
| Duchesne | 28 mi north | 40 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,722 | $262K | — |
| East Carbon | 17 mi south | 25 min | 1 1 campground | 1,565 | $90K | — |
| West Wood | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 1 1 hotel | 962 | $456K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
These well-known sights sit within 70 miles.
70 mi Stadium & arenaLaVell Edwards Stadium
69 mi MountainKing's Peak
33 mi Park & preserveJurassic National Monument
70 mi Scenic railwayHeber Valley Railroad
120 mi MuseumUSU Eastern Prehistoric Museum
64 mi MuseumSpringville Museum of Art
70 mi MuseumMuseum of Paleontology
69 mi MuseumBrigham Young University Museum of Art335K visitors a yearPhoto credits
LaVell Edwards Stadium: The original uploader was Bobak at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · King's Peak: Hyrum K. Wright, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jurassic National Monument: Rmwarnick at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Heber Valley Railroad: Ravi Rishi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum: S.W. Clyde, Attribution · Springville Museum of Art: Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Paleontology: GreenwoodKL, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brigham Young University Museum of Art: Eustress, Public domain
Know before you visit Ninemile Canyon
What town is Ninemile Canyon near?
East Carbon, UT, about 17 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Ninemile Canyon?
May and September, with highs of 72–79°.
What is the closest airport to Ninemile Canyon?
Vernal Regional (VEL), about 69 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 105 miles.
Where should I stay near Ninemile Canyon?
Price (20 mi, 9 places to stay), Helper (20 mi, 4 places to stay) and Wellington (21 mi, 3 places to stay).
Advice from East Carbon
Questions and tips go in East Carbon’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.