Utah

Utah

Dead Horse Point State Park

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Established
1959
Acreage
5,362 · 5,362 acres of high desert at 5,900 ft elevation
Location
San Juan County, UT (near Moab)
Key features
Overlook 2,000 ft above Colorado River gooseneck; Canyonlands views; mesa-top high desert
Activities
Hiking, mountain biking (Intrepid Trail), photography, camping, stargazing (Dark Sky Park)
Notable
Iconic overlook above the Colorado River; named after legend of horses left on the point

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Source: stateparks.utah.gov · 2026-05-07