Deadhorse State Park is located next to the Islands in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. From the overlooks in the park, you get amazing views of the valleys below, Arches National Park and the mountains to the east, and the back country of Canyonlands National Park to the south.
The most common attraction for photographers at Deadhorse State Park is this view of a gooseneck section of the river. This vantage point within the park faces west and is best shot at sunrise, as it is largely shaded during sunset. As we visited the park during the late afternoon hours, we were happy to see that the rest of the park offers stunning views that are well lit in the evening golden hour.
A solitary hiker enjoys the view from a high perch on one of the overlooks in the park.
View of Arches National Park from an overlook at Deadhorse State Park. A storm can be seen passing behind the Fiery Furnace section of Arches as it covers the mountains in snow.
Red reflections on the river at the bottom of the Canyon
Snow covered mountains behind Arches National Park as seen from Deadhorse State Park.
Looking south into the Canyonlands backcountry.
Panorama of Canyonlands from Deadhorse State Park.