We had read about this state park in our guidebook. Wow, the views of the Colorado River Valley were spectacular. The park has a number of viewing areas and pullouts, and the trails are well marked and maintained. Definitely worth a couple of hours on the way to Canyonlands National Park.

This state park is right next to Canyonlands National Park. The view of the Colorado River here is much better, so if that's what you want to see more of (versus the canyons), then come here. There is a $10 entrance fee. The park is very small, with a picnic area at the far end. There are several trails to... More 

On the road to Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park is a must detour. It sits several miles in from the Island In The Sky parkway, and offers spectacular views of the Colorado River and the steep cliffs that abut it. Great hiking trails emanate from the main road, and there are several observation/scenic lookout points.

Stopped here after a long drive!!! Unable to see the Hoodoos as it was fogged in, so we pressed on to Moab stopping here on the way It was so so worth the stop Incredible views over the canyon with the Colorado river below such a change form the rocks and heights of Zion

Even if you do not want to do hiking or biking, the view from Dead Horse Point is worth a visit. Expect crowds, particularly if you arrive at the same time as a tour bus. Fortunately there are overlooks a short distance from the main area that offer stunning views.

I have wanted to visit Dead Horse Point for a long time and was not disappointed. The view is magnificent.

Wouldn't recommend driving through it on your own (through the canyon) better use a guided tour. Breathtaking views, amazing.

Great view of Colorado-Green River confluence are! Terrific on Sunny day!! See it on a sunny day. Also saw fox and deeper.

Went at sunset by advice from many. Really hard to see the canyon and river at that time of day. We wish we woyld have gotten there earlier when the sun was above the canyon.