Dead Horse Point State Park is one of the most photogenic spots in Utah, a state with many widely photographed spots in general. The canyons and vertical cliffs, in colors ranging from ocher to vermilion, were carved over millions of years by water, wind and ice. The park has seven overlooks, and all can be reached by trails leading off Highway 313, the main road through the park. Professional and amateur photographers are known to take amazing photographs in this park.
This part of Utah is a mountain-biking mecca, and Dead Horse is home to the Intrepid Trail System of three slickrock trails designed for beginning mountain bikers. All three trails start at the park's visitor center. The 1.1-mile Intrepid Loop runs to the Colorado River Overlook and back. The Great Pyramid Loop, 4.2 miles long, passes through the Great Pyramid Overlook before returning to the visitor center. Big Chief Loop runs 9 miles to Big Chief Overlook and back.
Hikers are welcome on the Intrepid Trail System, but there are also three short hiking trails in the park that provide views of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. One hiking trail runs from the visitor center to the Colorado Overlook. While dogs are allowed in the park, they are not allowed on trails. The park also has several picnic areas. The visitor center has displays about the park's geology, flora, fauna and prehistoric cultures. The Pony Expresso Coffee Shop sells drinks, smoothies, sandwiches and wraps.
Visitors to the park can camp at the small Kayenta Campground. The campground has 21 sites, some of which are pull-throughs. The sites can accommodate vehicles up to 65 feet in length. Campsites have electricity, but not water or sewer hookups. Restrooms, water and a dump station are centrally located. All campsites have partial shade and are equipped with picnic tables and charcoal grills. A group campsite is also available.
