About this place
- Overview
- Dramatic overlook above the Colorado River with dark canyon skies
- Horizon
- Rim-top location with wide-open views in all directions
- Region
- UT, US
- Nearest city
- ~50 km of light pollution
Certified dark-sky park
Dead Horse Point State Park
UT, US · Truly dark skies
Designation & sky
- Type
- Dark-Sky Park
- Designation
- State Park
- Sky quality
- Bortle 2 · Truly dark
Official links
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