I had most incredible experience solo camping and canoeing out here. The peacefulness, the awe of beauty, the sheer magnitude of it all, it's really something quite special. Photos and videos do not do it justice. You have to experience it for yourself, seriously! Every new bend around the corner was even more breathtaking than the last. If you get a chance, definitely paddle the river. It's a whole new perspective down there!! read more

Dead Horse Point State Park is absolutely stunning--and pet friendly! The overlooks alone are worth the stop, but there are also several trails to choose from. We hiked the East Rim Trail, which connects to the West Rim Trail, for a total of about 3.9 miles. I'd rate it as easy to moderate: mostly flat with a few sections of light climbing. The views throughout the hike are breathtaking, and when we went, it wasn't crowded at all. Keep in mind that the park is very hot with almost no shade, so bring plenty of water. If you're traveling with a dog, be mindful of the ground temperature to avoid burning their paw pads. The visitor center itself isn't pet-friendly, but the bathrooms are located outside and accessible. My only complaint is that the trail markers could be clearer--since some trails overlap, it can get confusing. Entry is $20 per vehicle, paid at the gate. We spent about 2.5 hours exploring, though you could easily stay longer if you want to sit, relax, and take in the scenery. Overall, this is a must-visit stop in Moab. read more

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Quick and easy stop in between national parks for a stunning view. Easy to navigate for mobility impaired.

Easily accessed north of Moab off the highway to Canyonlands. Utah state park fees are $20 and unlike the other national parks, they collect fees into the evening. The visitor center is beautifully positioned at the canyon rim and offers spectacular views of the canyon and visual evidence of hundreds of millions of years rock formations. Stunning! 9 bike trails, multiple hiking trails all of which capitalize on the canyon rim views. Everything seems well maintained, plenty of parking and a peaceful and serene setting. read more

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Breathtaking view that is a worthwhile segue between national parks. Facility and walkway are nicely maintained. Only drawback is the fact that they appeared very understaffed - with only one ranger/worker handling everything from bathroom stocking, junior ranger activities and ringing up merchandise at the visitor center's gift shop. read more

Absolutely stunning views and nice trails to hike. The potash ponds in the distance were amazing too and I never realized how big they really were. Be sure to check out the gift store/visitor center for all the awesome merch and the balcony to take in the view. read more

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This is a very beautiful State Park with gorgeous views and overlooks, but it does have a sad history. I don't know the exact story, but for whatever reason, a LOT of horses, I want to say over 100, were forced onto what is now the main overlook in the park, and corralled onto the point, with no means of escape. There, they were left to starve and die of thirst, cruelly, overlooking a river that they couldn't get to. Today, the overlook looks down upon a plateau that, if one looks close enough, contains a sort of rock formation in the shape of a horse. Incidentally, the Mission: Impossible 2 opening scene, where Tom Cruise is rock climbing, was filmed in the park. The park is easily accessible off the main road to Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky district), and is also very near Arches. We only spent a few hours here, but depending on what activities you want to do, you could easily spend an entire day. 53/2024 read more

Dead Horse Point State Park - The white horse. - Hiking Near Me - Moab, Utah

This should be part of Canyonlands National Park, it's so close and the Colorado River meanders through. The gift shop has a free little gallery to see artifacts and read about the history of this place. It's called Dead Horse State Park because the legend states horses were corralled at the top of the canyon. The cowboys would select the horses they wanted, leaving the unwanted horses to die overlooking the Colorado River. read more

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Epic views into the canyon! Really close to Canyonlands NP, so it's easy to visit both during your trip. The visitor center has a very large parking lot that is also the starting point for some trails- very convenient. They also have some nice picnic areas. You can really choose your own adventure here- we hiked around 5-6 miles around the rim, and others drove to the viewpoints. Take lots of panoramic pictures! read more

Dead Horse Point State Park - Hiking Near Me - Moab, Utah

This park is awesome. Small and quaint and much quieter than its neighbor. Easy to quickly find spots of solace and see that it is cared for and that people love visiting. Can't really lose driving out to the viewpoint. Incredible views of the river. We also went to Canyonlands and they were both beautiful. We camped in Dead Horse and also spent a day in Arches. We were busy! Camped two nights at Wingate and overall this was a great experience. This campground is incredibly well cared for. The site had been cleaned and the ground raked. The table was spotless. The restrooms are clean as well. There is ice and wood available at the visitors center. No showers. We stayed in a tent only site and I recommend bringing a wagon that can handle gravel to help move gear for the very short walk. There are three sets of bathrooms. One had running water,toilets and a dish station. One was pit toilets. Shade is provided. Hit or miss which direction it faces for the time of day/sun exposure. There was no view of the canyon from our site. I wouldn't go into the trip expecting one. Sunset at the viewpoint was epic- especially facing east to see the sun casting shadows on the canyon below. This is the desert so expect cacti around the site and to stay out of the sand/surrounding area. Not lots of space for our kids to play which is a minor item to note. read more

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Most important thing is is it worth seeing? The answer is absolutely if you come in this area this has to be on the list. The views you see with very little walking or just spectacular. We've been to this area a couple times and had no idea this park existed or how cool it was. It's very close to canyonland and I'd say it's similar to Canyonland, but you can see the river. There is a fee and your National Park past is not cover it but it is good for 2 days and well worth the cost. It was hot for a fall early October and my asthma was acting up so we didn't do a whole lot of trails. There are two trails at the Welcome Center that are short and great views we did those. Then we just stopped at all the overlooks I could have definitely spent more time, but we only had two days in the area to see arches Canyonland and this park. I'd say arches is the most popular Park in the area but between the two national parks and this park arches is my least favorite. As with all the areas in the West the lighting and the colors change so much throughout the day it's a photographer's dream. def take camera, hat, comfy shoes, sunscreen. water and snacks. we bring collapsible cooler so bevies are cold. cell service is hit or miss several places out west so be prepared to navigate old school. read more

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We love the beautiful vistas and visited the Mesa Arch to try and catch the sunrise. It was cloudy and rainy so we weren't able to see the arch light up as we had hoped but it was still beautiful. Love the Moenkopi yurts and their isolated location inside Dead Horse State Park. Very peaceful and quiet. We rented Moenkopi Yurt #2,3, and #4. All the yurts were roomy and clean. The AC units worked well to cool down the yurts in the afternoon heat. We even used the gas grill outside on the patio to grill some pork chops. Worked perfectly. There are 5 individual restrooms with flushing toilets and running water in the sink. There is a large sink outside for cleaning pots and pans. A storm hit the evening we were there and lasted until the next morning. It was noisy with the canvas flapping against the frame but everything was secured and the yurts did not budge an inch. We were nice and cozy inside. read more

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This was a beautiful state park, and a perfect stop on the way back to Moab. There is a beautiful visitor center with friendly staff, and it's a short drive out to a beautiful look out, and a really nice 1 mile paved walking walk with great views, great for a short walk after Canyonlands! Definitely don't skip it! read more

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Do not skip this park when you go to The Arches! The place is abstaining! We lied the west rim trail and if you like Horseshoe Bend, this place will blow you away! It started off as a cloudy day then magically the views opened up to a spectacular site! read more

Dead Horse Point State Park - Dead Horse West Rim Trail - Hiking Near Me - Moab, Utah

Absolutely wonderful. MAY 3, 2025, about 10am. Great paved roads, parking, trails around overlook area. This was the same day and time I tried to get on Canyon Lands NP read the review. So visit this park. $20 per car, NPS not valid. read more

Dead Horse Point State Park - Dead Horse State Park - Hiking Near Me - Moab, Utah

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Don't skip this park if you're heading to Canyonland Island in the Sky. The views are worth the entry fee. My family spent about 2 hours here and left with some amazing photos. read more

Absolutely breathtaking and terrifying at the same time. My partner and I brought our two huskies to Dead Horse Point in the winter, which made us especially cautious about slipping on ice. Quick entry into the state park (paying the $20 fee at the gate) probably because there was no crowd. Parking was easy. Great maps to inform which trails to take. My boy husky and I are scared of heights, so we didn't get too close to the edge (good practice in life) but got lots of photos of the vast landscape. Plenty of rocks to scramble up. There's a restroom and picnic areas. Fantastic place to spend a few hours when it's not freezing. Checked it off my list and will opt for exploring other areas of Moab next time I'm around. read more

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After hiking Arches, it was so interesting to drive to Dead Horse on flat land. Only when you get to the ranger station do you see the canyon and it makes it even more breathtaking than expected. We did not get to spend a lot of time here but we did have lunch on the rim and appreciated the information about 285 million years of land dropping before us. This is a wonderful place for easy trails, all ages and abilities. Leave not trace and take your garbage out with you. read more

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Do not pass this up if you're visiting the other parks in Moab. I promise you, you will be glad that you came. The drive is unassuming, but the end result is breathtaking. The views and hues are incredible and unlike anything I've seen. We decided to head out early for sunrise and had the place all to ourselves. Unfortunately, it was too overcast and we didn't get to see it. Was it totally worth getting up early and having complete peace and quiet? Absolutely. Granted, there's not much to do, so if you're short on time you can cruise through this park and still enjoy some of it's main attractions. I suggest doing the short nature trail loop and the dead horse point overlook. The overlook is incredible and comparative to the Grand Canyon. Pictures do not do this place justice. You have to see it in person to really capture the beauty and natural made structures. I'm so glad that we carved out some time to visit this park because it's stunning! read more

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Bottom Line: A great state park with scenery that easily rivals that of Canyonlands National Park. My husband and I visited Dead Horse Point State Park after visiting Canyonlands National Park. We found the detour and $20 admission fee was well worth it. We enjoyed hiking a portion of the East and West Rim Trail which offers amazing canyon views. We appreciated that this park has similar types of scenery as Canyonlands National Park but with less crowds. From what I can tell, Dead Horse Point is the primary overlook and there is also a bathroom (real toilets and sinks with soap) and a picnic area nearby not to mention a decent sized parking lot. Although a state park, we enjoyed Dead Horse Point State Park as much as the nearby national parks. read more

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Dead Horse Point State Park is a state park that is located adjacent to Canyonlands National Park. It has a separate entrance and has separate fees (National Park passes not accepted here), but it's 100% worth it to visit here even if you've already been to Canyonlands. The views here are just as good if not better than Canyonlands and the vistas in this part of Utah are remarkable. There are lots of hiking trails here as well and we wish we left more time to explore here as we would have liked to have done more hiking here. The park is nicely set up overall and it's a wonderful place to visit when exploring this park of Utah! read more

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Nice little park. Looks like a great place for biking. We did some hikes. Wanted to check out the Thelma and Louise spot read more

Dead Horse Point State Park - Hiking Near Me - Moab, Utah

I didn't do the sunset, instead I avoided the crowds and came in the morning. I am sure the sunset is beautiful here, but the morning light is great for photography. Around the visitors station, there is a path. It is a good path, it takes you so close to the edge in a nice, safe way that you will have a great view of the park. The path is mostly easy. In this area you have 3 trails to choose from. I did the scenic trail with is the shortest trail. I liked it. I got great pictures. The center has a balcony on the second floor. It over looks the canyon. You get another great view from this area. read more

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While I was in Moab, UT, besides Arches and Canyonlands NPS, I also wanted to visit the Dead Horse Point State Park (DHPSP). It's too bad my NPS annual pass does not work for state parks. It's a whole other animal altogether. I was fascinated by the highlight of the horse shoe view. There's a story behind why the DHPSP is called the way it's called. I can't explain it so you'll have to google it... sorry. Also I found out that there is a solar evaporation pond out in the boonies. So out of nowhere there's bright and blue surrounded by brown. I guess anything is possible in this world. I had discovered a website www.airpano.com a while back and it amazes me how our creator created this world full of beautiful and breathtaking views. Go check it out if you're interested... it's like taking a virtual tour of the world for free in the comfort of your home LOL. I didn't spend too much time at this park because there were just a few highlights. Got a couple magnets and some bookmarks from their visitor center. This park is very nice and worth a visit. Do drop on by! DHPSP awaits for your arrival! read more

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What a great hidden gem. A neighbor to Arches National Park & Canyonlands National Park. Whether you go before or after Canyonlands (as you'll drive by the park), I recommend going before. The primary reason - if you plan to hike the rim at Islands in the Sky district at Canyonlands, going before will save your energy for one or more hikes later. It's a state park so your National Park pass won't cover the entrance fee. But $20 for the spectacular views of the Colorado River will definitely be worth it. There's a marked trail you can follow that allows more opportunities to enjoy the views. The only thing that can be improved is to develop another paved path back to the parking lot. You get to the end of the trail, but don't necessarily want to double back the same way. So you end up walking back sharing the road that cars are on. And the road is narrow. Be alert if you happen to do this. read more

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This is definitely a little underrated since there are so many national parks in the area, but we just wanted to check it out anyway and so glad we did! The view of the river down there was beautiful, reminds me a little of horseshoe bend in AZ but without the crowds! There were only a few people around so we could take all the pictures we wanted. It's quite high up so be careful with the cliff edges. Easy to get to, just drive your car, park and walk to the lookout. read more

Amazing place just 40-45 mins north of Moab. Worth every bit of the $20 to enter. We came a few minutes before sunrise & enjoyed a silent & peaceful morning with a few other observers. Walked the rim trail & left just as the staff were arriving at the entry house. There is a box to drop your fee in if you get there early. Please do as the facilities here are very nice & clean. Head here BEFORE canyonlands island in the sky section (only 20 mins away) read more

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Awesome incredible amazing for sunset wonderful panoramic views overlooking horseshoe Bend river Canyon, Colorado River, etc. awesome for sunrise!! #GRANTitude read more

Dead Horse Point State Park - The overlook at dead horse point totally awesome for sunrise..#GRANTitude - Hiking Near Me - Moab, Utah

I love Dead Horse Point! It's basically the same thing as Canyonlands (Island in the Sky section) minus the huge crowds. It's worth shelling out the extra entrance fee to visit here instead of waiting two hours to get into Canyonlands which is the case on most days. Dead Horse is also an amazing spot to do some mountain biking. It has some of the easiest mtb in the whole Moab area with the most stunning views. You can still get a good 12-15 miles in without anything too technical. A great visitors center with accessible short hiking trails for those looking for quick views and not much activity. Just gorgeous! read more

I couldn't give this 5 stars since I had been to Arches and Canyonlands national park. But the this state park is very nice. Not as big as the other 2 which are close by. But it should also be on your list when you are in Moab. read more

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Gorgeous views. Sheer drop off cliffs all over the place but some of it is blocked off with wooden barriers so we stuck to those areas since we had little kids with us. Definitely worth the $20 to see the beauty, but since we didn't explore the area too long, we were only there for about 30-40 minutes. Dead Horse is right on the way to canyonlands (off the same main road you get to to go to canyonlands) so it's an easy stop off for the same day you're going into canyonlands. read more

Dead Horse Point State Park - Hiking Near Me - Moab, Utah

One of the most beautiful campground I've ever stayed in. The best thing of it all, you are within a short driving distance to both Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. You can definitely maximize your trip out here! We stayed in the Kayenta Campground at site 3. Site includes electric with a picnic table and locker under a gazebo. We found this to be convenient for shade during the day. The dump station is at the entrance of the Kayenta Campground, but you won't find potable water available. They have advised campers to grab water elsewhere. In our case, we loaded water at a Maverick gas station. You may grab water from a near by restroom where they have a sink outside. However, this may be frowned upon given you are warned on their reservation site. From what I've read (posted throughout the park) was that their water source is transported there. Use water with care and do not be wasteful. The reason I love to camp is because my job very stressful. Here, I have found peace enjoying silence and of course the beautiful views of nature. There are many visitors throughout the day, but the majority do not camp here. I highly recommend. Book your reservation months in advance. read more

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A list of the best view points in my opinion... -Dead Horse Point -Meander Overlook If you decide to hike...opt for the west rim as opposed to the east. There are much better views of the Colorado River. read more

Dead Horse Point State Park - Meander Overlook - Hiking Near Me - Moab, Utah

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Great sites with a covered picnic table Pavillion. There are pit toilets and also plumbed toilets. Great views. Only drawback is we stayed one night and the drive into and out was time consuming. But the price was right. $50. read more

Dead Horse Point State Park was thrilling to visit. This state park exceeded my expectations. It was very clean and less crowded that we had thought it would be. The vistas are incredible and I love that you have so many viewpoints. read more

After quitting my job this spring I decided to build-in some time-off before starting my next one. Having never been to Moab, I made a last-minute decision to go hiking in the area for five days, while also convincing my old friend S. from the east coast to join me.  We chose Dead Horse Point SP as the location for our first hike, since my buddy insisted it was a must-see spot. (He had been here many years earlier with small kids in tow). The park is adjacent to the NE section of Canyonlands Nat'l Park (aka "Island in the Sky") and is situated along the top of a giant mesa - so it's really all about the views down to the canyons, valleys, and to the Colorado River below...as well to as other, distant mesas and formations. As it turned out, most of the views were of land within the Canyonlands boundary. We arrived quite early and decided to hike the "Rim Trail", which took us along the edge of the mesa from overlook to overlook. This was basically high-desert hiking that was punctuated by gorgeous views.  Though there were a total of seven overlooks on the route, we decided to do just six, since we wanted to get one more hike in that day. In the end, it was a fairly easy 6-mile jaunt, due to only minimal elevation change. Considering we paid a $20 entry fee, the visitor center at DHPSP was a minor disappointment. Park information here was very thin. Not only did it feel run-down, but there seemed to be more focus on the gift shop (which, frankly, was kinda weak). Plus there were no rangers or park staff available (just gift shop personnel).  But at least the bathrooms were large and very clean. (I should note we would later be blown away by the fantastic and well-staffed visitor centers at the adjacent National Parks.) Despite this one shortcoming (and also considering the obvious lack of dead horses) this park provided a nice introduction to the local terrain, at least as viewed from afar. On future hikes we would get more up close and personal. read more

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Incredible views of the gooseneck!Beautiful area and nice place for lunch overlooking American Beauty!

The vistas are amazing at this Utah State Park, it is well worth the drive. The hiking paths are marked very well and not too hard. We actually liked this state park better than Arches National Park because it was less crowded and better information signs everywhere. read more

Didn't do any mountain biking, but if I did, this is the place. It's not very crowded, has pretty good hikes, beautifully viewpoints, interesting history & very kid friendly!! Most importantly...bathrooms are CLEAN (and flush...if you care). This is super important to me when traveling with littles. One last great thing...they offer Junior Ranger program at this state park. Only downside, $20 to get in. Good for 2 days. Regardless, highly recommend if you've got spare time & you're visiting Canyonlands NP anyways. It's literally next door. How can you not go?? read more

Dead Horse Point State Park - The highlight of the park - Hiking Near Me - Moab, Utah

Probably not the main destination when you're around here, but definitely worth a visit. Breathtaking views and great rim trails. It'd be nice if they accepted the yearly federal park pass... read more

Dead Horse Point State Park - Panorama from the dead horse point overlook - Hiking Near Me - Moab, Utah

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