Dead Horse Point State Park Utah

Dead Horse Point State Park offers the Four Corners area of Utah's most majestic viewpoint. The viewpoint of Dead Horse State Park overlooks the winding Colorado River down below, with red canyon country scenery and a backdrop of Canyonlands National Park. Dead Horse is 31 miles from Moab, Utah.

The historical legend of Dead Horse Point reveals use of this mesa by cowboys corralling wild horses on this natural corral. The cowboys then kept the horses they wanted and left the others behind. Supposedly, at one time, the horses left behind were still corralled and died of thirst.

The visitor center is open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

• Park Hours: 6 AM to 10PM
• Summer Visitor Center Hours: 8 AM to 6 PM
• Winter Visitor Center Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM

For more information you may call (435) 259-2614.
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Hiking: Approximately ten miles of hiking trails are in the park along the rim and several spurs to beautiful viewpoints.

Interpretive Exhibits: Informational displays about the areas geology, local plants and animals, prehistoric cultures and park history.

The campground is open from mid-March to the end of October. There are 21 sites with hook-ups, tent pads, charcoal grill, drinking water, restrooms with hot and cold water but no showers, picnic tables and a waste station. Recreational vehicles should fill water tanks before entering park. Pets are allowed but must be leashed.

1 group site is also available for groups of 9 to 30 people and is by reservation only.

Campground fills up often and reservations are recommended. Campsites can be reserved by calling 1-800-322-3770.

• Day Pass: $10 (not vailid for entrance to National Parks)
• Camping: $20 per night (Group camping is extra)