Dead Horse Point State Park Travel Guide
Dead Horse Point State Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Summary
Dead Horse Point State Park is a state park in Utah. Dead Horse Point State Park is known for an overlook above the Colorado gooseneck.
The best time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 199 mi away. Nearby highlights include Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Goblin Valley State Park and Capitol Reef National Park.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Dead Horse Point State Park
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Coordinates: 38°28′53.8″N 109°44′25.4″W (38.4816, -109.7404)
Quick facts about Dead Horse Point State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Utah |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38°28′53.8″N 109°44′25.4″W (38.4816, -109.7404) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Known for | an overlook above the Colorado gooseneck |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
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Best time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Airports near Dead Horse Point State Park
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City International Airport | SLC | 199 mi | Salt Lake City |
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 287 mi | Denver |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dead Horse Point State Park?
Dead Horse Point State Park is a state park in Utah. Its coordinates are 38.4816, -109.7404. It lies in North America.
When is the best time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Dead Horse Point State Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Dead Horse Point State Park?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 199 mi away and Denver International Airport (DEN), 287 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Dead Horse Point State Park?
Popular options include Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Monument Valley and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 29, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
