Map Location Icon.

MOAB, UTAH

Moab, Utah National and State Parks

Balanced Rock in Arches National Park, Utah, with mountains in background.

Moab Utah National and State Parks

Utah’s National and State Parks are in a word, sensational. Sensational, as in pertaining to the senses. Visually, the landscapes are vast and incomprehensible. The scents of primitive trees and flowers are all encompassing. You can almost taste atmosphere in Utah’s parks, it is so pure. And you’ll never again hear anything like the echo of the raven’s call ricocheting from canyon walls. And the gentle touch of the desert wind against your face will give you profound gratitude for the opportunity to surround yourself in Mother Nature’s unique perfection. Utah’s National Parks are a sensation not to be missed.

Red rock arch with several people on top, blue sky with clouds visible through the opening.

Arches National Park

There’s a place full of colorful towers and turrets and wonder that you must absolutely visit, and it’s not an enchanted castle, it’s an enchanted park. Arches National Park. There’s a reason why it’s one of America’s top National Parks.

Campers gather on a sandy riverbank beneath canyon walls at sunset. Tents are pitched, sky is colorful.

Canyonlands National Park

Step into a world where every direction is a unique view of intricate canyons carved into the desert landscape. Nature at its most rugged and dramatic is the definition of Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park at sunset, orange and red rock formations with a green river winding through the canyon.

Dead Horse Point State Park

Atop the towering plateau of Dead Horse Point, the fearless waters of the mighty Colorado River below seem still. Dead Horse Point State Park is a perfect panorama of deep canyon bends, and transitioning colors as the sun makes it’s way across a seemingly endless sky.

Mountains reflected in a lake, with green trees, golden marsh, and a colorful sunset.

Manti-La Sal National Forest

Far above the horizons of the desert plateaus lie the ceremonious peaks of the Manti-La Sal Mountains. An alpine network of trails beckons to be explored and pristine moments beg to be savored.

Canyon landscape with sandstone cliffs, a river, and blue sky.

Utah's "Mighty Five" National Parks

Moab, Utah is home to two of Utah's five National Parks (a.k.a. "Utah's Mighty Five") so there's some bang for your buck when you focus on Moab. But if you're buckin' for an exploration of Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion Canyon, you can make it happen.

Card Image

GET THE FREE MOAB INSIDER'S GUIDE!

Join our Moab Insider Email Series and get our free Moab Insider's Guide . It's your shortcut to where to stay, can't-miss adventures, recommended restaurants, hidden gems, and how to make the most of Arches & Canyonlands. Real local tips, easy itineraries, and expert advice so you can plan less and experience more .