Dead Horse Point scenic overlook ⭐ Featured

Dead Horse Point

Utah • 5,900' elevation

Paved Access

"2,000 Feet Above the River"

5,900'Elevation
Sunrise/SunsetBest Time
3Views
Easy 🐕 Dog-Friendly 🌲 Uncrowded

What You'll See

Colorado River GooseneckCanyonlandsLa Sal Mountains

About This Overlook

Dead Horse Point overlooks a dramatic gooseneck in the Colorado River 2,000 feet below. Legend says cowboys used the point as a natural corral, and horses left behind died of thirst within view of the river.

Facilities

ParkingVisitor CenterCamping

Location

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