The park and overlook are not in Canyonlands National Park. However, much that you see in the incredible view from this overlook across the Colorado River is the Island in the Sky. A couple of people in our group visited the overlook for sunrise on our last morning in Moab before leaving for Capitol Reef NP. It was beautiful to see the colors change on a frosty morning that was clear of clouds but draped in some fog. While I know there is so much said about seeing sunrise from Mesa Arch, let me say that seeing it at Dead Horse Point is incredible. Please see the pictures but even they do not come close to accurately reflecting it. You simply have to see it. All in all this is the best place to see the Island in the Sky and perhaps the best view of the Colorado River Canyon. The view is as impressive and amazing as anything you will see at the Grand Canyon.

It is not a National Park, but the views are just as spectacular. The canyons, the colors and the views make this well worth a visit. The crowds are much less than the nearby state parks making everything much more easily accessible and enjoyable.

I am a photographer who has photographed most of the Utah Parks. My 1st experience at Dead Horse Point was amazing. It is on a compact 3 mile paved road. The park is easy to navigate and the views are breathtaking. The viewpoints are just a short walk off of the paved road. The view of the bend in the Colorado River is iconic. And the views over the potash ponds are great too. There are plenty of hiking trails too, but we didn’t walk more than about 1/2 mile and saw plenty. There is a $20 charge per car to enter the Park. I highly recommend it.