An immense desert landscape of canyons, high desert woodland, and miles of trails invite visitors to explore Dead Horse Point State Park. The park has wonderful campgrounds with modern amenities, beautiful views, and connections to nature that will create long-lasting memories.

The Legend of Dead Horse Point. Dead Horse Point is a peninsula of rock atop sheer sandstone cliffs. The peninsula is connected to the mesa by a narrow strip of land called the neck. There are many stories about how this high promontory of land received its name.

About seven miles of hiking trails navigate the rimrock and desert plateau landscape of Dead Horse Point State Park, connecting nine different overlooks. All trails are relatively easy in nature, traversing the mesa top with minimal elevation gain or loss.

Dead Horse Point From the prominence of Dead Horse Point, 2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River, an ever changing landscape ... Deer Creek Windsurf, boat, and fish on the cool waters of Deer Creek Reservoir.

Dead Horse Point From the prominence of Dead Horse Point, 2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River, an ever changing landscape ... Deer Creek Windsurf, boat, and fish on the cool waters of Deer Creek Reservoir. After a day on the water, camp under the night sky...

Nestled within a grove of junipers, the Kayenta Campground at Dead Horse Point State Park offers a peaceful, shaded respite from the surrounding desert. All 21 campsites offer lighted shade structures, picnic tables, fire rings, and tent pads.

Dead Horse Point State Park, recognized as an International Dark Sky Park in 2016, is one of the most active and accessible areas to stargaze in the Moab area. Its high plateau location, mountains far in the distance, and cities out of sight yield a nearly full view of the celestial sphere.

Dec 7, 2015 · Featuring immense cliffs carved by the elements and stunning overlooks, Dead Horse Point State Park draws you in with its breathtaking landscapes, dark starlit skies, and rich history. At Dead Horse Point, it’s all about the view.

Dead Horse Point From the prominence of Dead Horse Point, 2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River, an ever changing landscape ... Deer Creek Windsurf, boat, and fish on the cool waters of Deer Creek Reservoir.

New in 2018, the Wingate Yurts expand our more glamorous nighttime accommodations to a location closer to all the action. Maintaining our standard of amazing views, these sites allow more convenient access to our Dead Horse Point Rim Hiking Trails, the Visitor Center and loved ones staying in the campgrounds.