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Dead Horse Point State Park

An outdoor spot in Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Dead Horse Point State Park in Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
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Why go

Overlook 2,000 ft above a gooseneck bend of the Colorado River.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Canyonlands, alongside 5 sights, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Island in the Sky Visitor Center, 5.9 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Dead Horse Point
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Canyonlands. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Island in the Sky Visitor Center

    Info, maps and ranger talks on the mesa-top district.

    Sight · 5.9 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Shafer Canyon Overlook

    Look down on the switchbacks of the Shafer Trail dropping to the White Rim.

    Sight · 6.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Arches Visitor Center

    Park entrance with exhibits and ranger trail updates.

    Sight · Arches · 9.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Moab Brewery

    Moab's original brewpub with house beers and a big menu.

    Drinks · Arches · 10 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Desert Bistro

    Moab's best-known fine-dining restaurant, with game meats and local produce.

    Food · Arches · 11 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Moab Diner

    Retro diner on Main Street serving green chile, burgers and big breakfasts.

    Food · 11 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Dead Horse Point State Park is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Canyonlands

Another curated outdoor spot in Canyonlands. See the full Canyonlands guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Canyonlands run from 40°F in December to 96°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Dead Horse Point State Park itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Canyonlands from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Canyonlands weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Moab, UT 84532, USA
Coordinates
38.50543, -109.72942
Destination
Canyonlands, Utah

Dead Horse Point State Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Dead Horse Point State Park?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Dead Horse Point State Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Separate state-park fee; great sunset.

Where is Dead Horse Point State Park?

Dead Horse Point State Park is at Moab, UT 84532, USA, in Dead Horse Point. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Dead Horse Point State Park?

Dead Horse Point State Park appears on Utah Mighty Five, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Canyonlands.

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