Dead Horse Point State Park sits 2,000 feet above the Colorado River and offers amazing red rock canyon views. Though the park is relatively small, some highlights include the iconic Dead Horse Point Overlook, the East and West Rim Trails, scenic stops like Basin and Meander Overlooks, and a campground for overnight stays.

Jamie S.

June 22, 2023

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Just a few hundred feet from the Dead Horse Point State Park Visitor Center is a fantastic view over the expansive basin from a dizzying height. This is an amazing spot to take photographs and admire the majestic Utah desert.

Lahaina

March 15, 2019

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At the Visitor Center you can get a lot of important information and even enjoy the first view. You can even see the disturbing blue fields of the potash industry.

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1. East and West-Rim Trail loop — Dead Horse Point State Park — Moab

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2. Dead Horse Point State Park – Meander Overlook loop from Moab

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3. Dead Horse Point Overlook – Dead Horse Point State Park loop from Dead Horse Point State Park

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Elevation 1,790 m

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Location: San Juan County, Utah, United States

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1. East and West-Rim Trail loop — Dead Horse Point State Park — Moab

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