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Dead Horse Point State Park
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Dead Horse Point State park overlooks a gooseneck bend of the Colorado River. View is towards the southwest and Canyonlands National Park.
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DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK
DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK
UT, -313
Moab, Utah   84532

Phone: 435-259-2614
Toll Free: 877-887-2757
Reservations: 435-259-2614
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Dead Horse Point is perhaps Utahs most spectacular state park. Towering 2,000 feet directly above the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point provides a breathtaking panorama of Canyonlands sculptured pinnacles and buttes. Dead Horse Point is on State Route 313, 18 miles off Highway 191 near Moab. The visitor center, interpretive museum, modern rest rooms, 21-unit campground, sewage disposal station, group camping area, pavilion and large overlook shelter make Dead Horse Point comfortable and informative as well as spectacular. <P>Water is limited. Visitors should fill their recreation vehicle water tanks before coming to the park.
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Picnicking
1. Dead Horse Point State Park offers several picnic areas with tables and grills.
2. Picnic spots offer stunning views of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park.
3. The Kayenta Campground has a group site perfect for larger picnics or gatherings.
4. All picnic sites are first-come, first-served basis except for the reservable group site at Kayenta campground.
5. Visitors can enjoy their meal while observing local wildlife like hawks, lizards, rabbits etc.


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Directions
Nine miles northwest of Moab on US 191, then 23 miles southwest on Utah 313 to the end of the highway.

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