Natural Attractions

Big Spring Canyon Overlook: Protecting Wilderness

End-of-road canyon vistas. Explore wilderness meaning at this interpretive overlook.

Buck Canyon Overlook

Westward vistas across Colorado River canyon from a paved overlook at 6,240 feet. Wheelchair accessible.

Candlestick Tower Overlook

Tower formations resembling candlesticks, paved overlook with views. Limited parking—arrive by 9am on peak days.

Colorado River Overlook

Colorado River canyon with layered rock walls below. Unprotected overlook in The Needles; rough 7-mile 4WD required.

Elephant Hill Access Road: The Needles

Geometric sandstone spires fractured into a perfect grid. Salt's hidden work made visible.

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Green River Overlook

Green River Overlook: a mesa view of the Green–Colorado confluence over White Rim Sandstone.

Horseshoe Canyon

Ancient Barrier Canyon pictographs adorn sheer walls. The Great Gallery shows life-sized figures spanning 2,000 years.

Orange Cliffs Overlook

Panoramic Green River canyon views sweep to dazzling orange cliffs. A quieter alternative to Grand View Point with the same vista.

Pets in Canyonlands

Pets leashed only in campgrounds and parking areas; prohibited on all trails. Heat and predators create serious hazards.

Upheaval Dome

Mysterious tilted dome with deformed strata. One-mile trail reveals a geologic enigma in the desert.

Wooden Shoe Arch Overlook

A distinctive Dutch-shoe-shaped arch sculpted from sandstone—see it easily from the paved pullout in The Needles.