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UT |
| description |
Towering 2,000 feet directly above the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point State Park provides a breathtaking panorama of the sculptured pinnacles and buttes of Canyonlands National Park. |
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Dead Horse Point is on State Route 313, 18 miles off Highway191 near Moab. |
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A visitor center offers information on the history, geology, and biology of the area. The small and remote, but very popular, campground rests in a beautiful red rock desert environment. |
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Dead Horse Point State Park |
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344161 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=344161&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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There are NO SHOWERS at the park. Nearest services are 35 MILES from the park. Recreational vehicles must fill water tanks before coming tothe park. All water is trucked to the park from Moab please conserve water. Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. No wood collecting in the park. Every site has 20,30,50 amp electrical hookups. |
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The park is 32 miles from the city of Moab. Within driving distance to Canyonlands and Arches National Parks as well as many biking and four-wheeling destinations. |
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Millions of years of geologic activity created the spectacular views from Dead Horse Point State Park. Deposition of sediments by ancient oceans, freshwater lakes, streams and wind blown sand dunes created the rock layers of canyon country. Igneous activity formed the high mountains that rise like cool blue islands out of the hot, dry desert. |
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Customers enjoy this parks many hiking and mountain bike trails. Photography, nature study, geology, wildlife viewing, and summer evening programs are a hit with visitors to this beautiful park. |