Moon House is just one of the many incredible archeological structures found in the Bears Ears National Monument cultural landscape. Ancestral Puebloans, early residents of Cedar Mesa, left behind traces of their lifestyle and culture in the form of structures, artifacts, and rock imagery. Moon House is known not only for its extensive buildings, but also for pictographs found within its rooms and on nearby walls. In order to protect this sensitive site, the Bureau of Land Management requires a permit to visit Moon House. Read on to learn more about Moon House day hiking permits. Hiking to Moon House is a rugged experience from start to finish. The road out to Moon House is rough; high-clearance and four-wheel drive are suggested, but the drive can be completed by two-wheel drive vehicles depending on conditions. The trail itself can be challenging for inexperienced hikers. There is a five-foot pouroff halfway to the archeological site which is impassable for some visitors depending on their comfort levels and prior experiences. See our Moon House Guide to determine whether or not a trip to Moon House is suitable for your vehicle and companions. Stop at the Kane Gulch Ranger Station (open seasonally) to check conditions before you hike. Dogs are not allowed in the Moon House Recreational Management Zone. As you prepare for your trip, be sure to Know Before You Go , Visit With Respect , and visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information. Reservations on this site are available for non-commercial hiking only. Commercial and organized groups (including universities, schools, scouts and clubs) must contact the Monticello Field Office for information on additional Special Recreation Permit requirements. No permits or passes are required for car touring and dispersed camping in Bears Ears National Monument. Vehicles and bicycles must stay on open designated roads and visitors must use established campsites and avoid impacting undisturbed areas.