Dead Horse Point State Park
Cliff-edge camping 2,000 ft above the Colorado River — Canyonlands next door.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Utah, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- High desert (1,800 m)
- Best season
- Year-round
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: High desert (1,800 m)
- Best season: Year-round
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
Cliff-edge camping 2,000 ft above the Colorado River — Canyonlands next door.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: Year-round
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
High desert (1,800 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Dead Horse Point State Park trip tools
Popular pursuits at Dead Horse Point State Park
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
