The ruins here were excavated by a University of Utah archeological team in 1973. The National Park Service stabilized and reconstructed the ruins the following year.  The U.S. Department of Transportation constructed the parking loop and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) constructed the kiva's protective roof, trails and restrooms.  San Juan County helped fund the interpretive display. It is administered by the BLM. Text from DesertUSA.com ©1996-2003 The Mule Canyon Ruins are 20 miles SW of Blanding, Utah off U.S. Highway 95. Click here to see specific Mule Canyon Maps or choose "Detailed Maps" in the title bar above.