Dead Horse Point State Park is in Utah, USA near the city of Moab. It offers a panoramic view of the Colorado River far below as it makes its way toward the Grand Canyon.
Traveling around
If you can, rent an auto with Utah plates. Law enforcement loves to give tickets to out-of-state visitors.
See
There is a visitor center where the panoramic view is accessible to the casual visitor.
Sleep
Lodging
Nearby Moab has a wide range of lodging options.
Camping
The park includes a campground with 21 sites.
Safety
The biggest danger in Dead Horse Point State Park, as well as in other parks in the area, is the weather. High temperatures can easily exceed 100Fº before noon. Visitors should pack at least 1 gallon of water for every person in their party because it is very easy to become dehydrated.
It is easy to get lost if trying to get into the canyons, so if you are hiking, pack more food and water than you think you will need. Tell someone where you are going and have a buddy.
Some of the cliffs in the state park exceed 2,000 feet, so DO NOT go near the edge if there is no barrier to keep you from falling off the top of the cliff, and if there is a barrier, you still need to use extreme caution while looking into the canyons.
Finally, if a thunderstorm is near or over you, try to get to a shelter; if none is around, get close to the ground, and if you are in a canyon, get to higher land immediately because flash floods start easily.
Fees/Permits
It costs around $10 USD to get into the park. This is an inexpensive fee for what you get to experience; the views are beyond belief!
Get out
Arches National Park is about 30 miles (1 hour by car) from Dead Horse Point State Park.
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Dead Horse Point State Park is in Utah, USA near the city of Moab. It offers a panoramic view of the Colorado River far below as it makes its way toward the Grand Canyon.
Traveling around
If you can, rent an auto with Utah plates. Law enforcement loves to give tickets to out-of-state visitors.
See
There is a visitor center where the panoramic view is accessible to the casual visitor.
Sleep
Lodging
Nearby Moab has a wide range of lodging options.
Camping
The park includes a campground with 21 sites.
Safety
The biggest danger in Dead Horse Point State Park, as well as in other parks in the area, is the weather. High temperatures can easily exceed 100Fº before noon. Visitors should pack at least 1 gallon of water for every person in their party because it is very easy to become dehydrated.
It is easy to get lost if trying to get into the canyons, so if you are hiking, pack more food and water than you think you will need. Tell someone where you are going and have a buddy.
Some of the cliffs in the state park exceed 2,000 feet, so DO NOT go near the edge if there is no barrier to keep you from falling off the top of the cliff, and if there is a barrier, you still need to use extreme caution while looking into the canyons.
Finally, if a thunderstorm is near or over you, try to get to a shelter; if none is around, get close to the ground, and if you are in a canyon, get to higher land immediately because flash floods start easily.
Fees/Permits
It costs around $10 USD to get into the park. This is an inexpensive fee for what you get to experience; the views are beyond belief!
Get out
Arches National Park is about 30 miles (1 hour by car) from Dead Horse Point State Park.
Contact & location
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