Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah, United States
4.5 (5.525 reviews) Sunday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent Ranking #8 in Moab State Parks
Sunrise!!!
From the prominence of Dead Horse Point, 2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River, an ever changing landscape unfurls. Immense vertical cliffs meet with canyons carved by ice, water and wind creating a visual masterpiece. Plants and animals surviving on the edge of existence face many challenges of extreme conditions within this high desert environment. Stories of ancient hunters, resting along the cliff tops while knapping chert in preparation for the next hunt, and cowboys of the late 1800's, chasing wild mustangs onto Dead Horse Point, using the narrow neck to block off the natural corral . What story will you discover on your visit to Dead Horse Point State Park?
Address
Sr 313, Moab, UT 84532
Mobile
Website
http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/dead-horse/
Working hours
Monday : 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday : 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday : 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday : 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday : 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday : 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday : 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 05, 2024, 3:43
User Ratings
4.5 based on (5.525 reviews)
Reviews
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5Sandy F 5:00 PM Nov 29, 2020
Breathtaking views
We visited on a Tuesday in November, and it wasn't crowded at all. It was sunny and in the 40's (Fahrenheit) but the wind made it feel chillier. The entrance fee was $20 and well worth it because the views are just breathtaking. We hiked one of the rim trails with our dog to the Colorado River overlook and it was super easy. After dinner in Moab, we drove back into the park for a Dark Sky view but the moon was too bright that night. If you can, plan your trip for when there is a new moon if you are into stargazing.
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4TotalOfFive 5:00 PM Oct 9, 2022
Dead Horse State Park at sunset
Went here to see the sunset which frankly was a little disappointing as we had hoped it would cause the surrounding canyons to be lit up in "sunset colors". There is plenty of space to spread out so you can't sit here for a long time and watch the sun set. There are a couple of shaded picnic areas but they aren't in a space from where you can see the sunset. It's about 45 minutes from Moab and has a $20 entry fee per car.
