Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead Horse Point State Park Dead Horse Point State Park, stroll along the Rim Trail, towering 2,000 feet directly above the Colorado River.
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Oh deer!Can you spot it?Mule deer are among the most common large mammals found in the park. They've learned to survive ...
06/20/2026

Oh deer!

Can you spot it?

Mule deer are among the most common large mammals found in the park. They've learned to survive the harsh desert landscape by absorbing most of their water from the plants they eat!

If you see a deer in the park, please do not disturb these resident animals!

Venus emerges from the womb of the moon. Around 12:48pm, the planet Venus entered occultation behind the mid-day moon. R...
06/17/2026

Venus emerges from the womb of the moon.

Around 12:48pm, the planet Venus entered occultation behind the mid-day moon.

Ranger Jimmy and a few of our visitors were able to witness its re-emergence at 2:06pm through the lens of a telescope.

While occultations are fairly rare, the heavens above Dead Horse Point State Park are always teeming with excitement! Come begin your celestial adventure in our weekly ranger programs!

Naked-eye stargazing is held every Friday, along with various telescope programs throughout the month!

For more information, visit our website!

Photos and videos captured by Park Ranger Jimmy Burch at Dead Horse Point State Park.

Working on your summer tan? So is this plateau fenced lizard (Sceloporus tristichus). They are a common sight throughout...
06/17/2026

Working on your summer tan? So is this plateau fenced lizard (Sceloporus tristichus).

They are a common sight throughout western Colorado, southern Utah, and central Arizona. Plateau fence lizards spend a great deal of time basking on rocks and trees and enjoy a diet of insects, spiders, and arthropods. 🕷️ As always, respect and protect our desert friends by giving wildlife plenty of space.

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Looking for a fun ride? 🚲The Intrepid Trail System at Dead Horse Point state Park features over 17 miles of biking and h...
06/13/2026

Looking for a fun ride? 🚲

The Intrepid Trail System at Dead Horse Point state Park features over 17 miles of biking and hiking tails across a varied high desert terrain.

Featured in this photo is a picture taken from the Big Chief Trail, located on the northeast corner of the Intrepid Trail Network. These trails can be accessed from the Mountain Bike Lot or the Visitor Center at Dead Horse Point State Park, and are open to mountain bikes and foot traffic!

🛖 Moenkopi Yurt Reservations are now open!After an interruption in yurt reservation services, access has been restored. ...
06/11/2026

🛖 Moenkopi Yurt Reservations are now open!

After an interruption in yurt reservation services, access has been restored. However, Moenkopi Yurts must now be reserved under a separate page of Reserve America from the rest of the park, linked below:

https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/dead-horse-point-state-park---moenkopi-yurts/UT/354051/overview?fbclid=IwY2xjawSXxd9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3Nk1xOTNwMXNISm12SUtzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHptAH9P2PiBxwgcfkXbu57s0cLjRIfmC1QqpRObmlsiYb-VVyD9ifK6akQSI_aem_TMWnRYrKmhePk0YSdMnQEg

Thank you for your patience through this interruption!

📸 Picture by Ranger Christina, Goblin Valley State Park

Update: Reservations are back online! The new link to the Moenkopi Yurts is here:https://www.reserveamerica.com/.../dea....
06/10/2026

Update: Reservations are back online! The new link to the Moenkopi Yurts is here:
https://www.reserveamerica.com/.../dea.../UT/354051/overview

Original Post:

⚠️ Notice of Service Interruption: Moenkopi Yurt Reservations ⚠️

As of June 10, 2026, we are unable to issue new reservations for the Moenkopi Yurts. Existing reservations will be honored.

The issue is digital and administrative in nature. We are working to resolve the issue, and will announce when the reservation service is restored.

In the meantime, all other campgrounds, including the Wingate Yurts, are open for for reservations.

⭐ Today is the day! 🌌 ASTROFEST 2026 is TONIGHT, June 6th, 2026, at Dead Horse Point State Park! ⭐We invite you to join ...
06/06/2026

⭐ Today is the day! 🌌 ASTROFEST 2026 is TONIGHT, June 6th, 2026, at Dead Horse Point State Park! ⭐

We invite you to join us for astronomy activities from 10:00am to 11:30pm, with telescope viewing beginning at 10:00pm at the Visitor Center and Mountain Bike Lot!

10:00am: Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center
5:00pm: Astro Arts at the Visitor Center
7:00pm: Solar System Hike at the Visitor Center
9:30pm: Ranger Presentations at the Visitor Center & Mountain Bike Lot
10:00pm: Telescope Viewing at the Visitor Center & Mountain Bike Lot

HUGE thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and partners in Utah State Parks, Utah Division of Law Enforcement, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Canyonlands Natural History Association, and the Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks! After two AMAZING nights, we're ready to add another stellar chapter to the Fifth Annual Southeast Utah Astronomy Festival!

After tonight, remember to stop by Arches National Park for the final night of AstroFest on Sunday, June 7th!

Water is life! While enjoying your visit to Dead Horse Point State Park, remember that it's easy to become dehydrated. P...
06/05/2026

Water is life! While enjoying your visit to Dead Horse Point State Park, remember that it's easy to become dehydrated. Plan to drink at least 1 gallon (4 L) per person per day. You can find a water fountain and bottle filling station at the Visitor Center, open daily from 9am until 5pm.

Be-UTAH-ful! The next time you visit Dead Horse Point State Park, stop by out Visitor Center. We have a great selection of shirts, water bottles, postcards, and more... like this sticker from local artist !

Planning a trip to Dead Horse Point? Pack like a park ranger, and bring a few essentials! Water, sun protection, and a few basic first aid items can make a big impact. Need to resupply or fill a water bottle? The Visitor Center is open daily from 9am until 5pm.

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06/04/2026

The Fifth Annual Southeast Utah AstroFest starts today! Events may be shooting by as fast as a comet, but don’t fear, there’s still time to enjoy this year's festivities! 🌠
Find activity, location, and time details below:

June 4, 2026
⭐Moab Information Center
6–7 pm, Shedding Light on the Dark, a talk by Ranger Kale Wernsing

⭐Utahraptor State Park
📍 CCC Historic Site
9:30 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours

June 5, 2026
⭐Island in the Sky District, Canyonlands National Park
📍 Grand View Point
9:30–10:00 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours
📍 Green River Overlook
9:30–10:00 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours

⭐Needles District, Canyonlands National Park
📍 The Needles Visitor Center
9:30 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours

June 6, 2026
⭐Dead Horse Point State Park
📍 Visitor Center Area
5:00 pm Indoor arts & crafts activity.
7:00 pm Solar System Walk: Easy 1 mile hike. Bring hiking shoes and water.
9:30 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours

⭐Natural Bridges National Monument
📍 Visitor Center Area
3:30 and 9:30 pm "Poetry and Darkness" with visiting poet Lauren Camp
8:45 pm Astronomy Program

June 7, 2026
⭐Arches National Park
📍 Visitor Center
8:00–9:00 pm Program: The Navajo Cosmos with Ravis Henry. An introduction to the Navajo cultural worldview and constellations. Enjoy an evening of cultural immersion and storytelling under the evening twilight and the glittering crystals of the night sky.
📍 Panorama Point
9:30–10:00 pm Dark Sky Program, Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours
📍 The Windows Section
9:30–10:00 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours
📍 Delicate Arch Viewpoint
9:30–10:00 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours

⭐Hovenweep National Monument
📍 Visitor Center Patio
8:30–9:30 pm Ranger program
9:30–11:00 pm Telescope Stations

🌌 For more information see the park website:
https://www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/annual-southeast-utah-astrofest.htm

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During this past Saturday's Blue Moon, Dead Horse Point State Park hosted our popular "Luna in the Lens" program! 🌕Despi...
06/04/2026

During this past Saturday's Blue Moon, Dead Horse Point State Park hosted our popular "Luna in the Lens" program! 🌕

Despite the high cloud coverage, visitors were still able to get up close with the surface of the moon to learn all about lunar geology with the aid of a telescope!

While cloudy conditions during our astronomy programs can be frustrating, they also provide opportunities to gain unique perspectives. In "Luna in the Lens," visitors have the chance to try to get a picture of the moon through the telescope eyepiece.

Check out these pictures captured by Ranger Jimmy!

Luna in the Lens is held every Full Moon! Check it out when you visit Dead Horse Point State Park!

Address

State Road 313
Moab, UT
84532

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

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+14352592614

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