The LegendĪ turn-of-the-century legend goes … “Wild mustangs roamed the mesa tops and cowboys rounded them up and herded them across The Neck which was only 30 yards-wide. There is some conflict about the history of how this promontory received its name. But, for me, all this preparation was like doing “the happy dance.” Dead Horse Point, here we come!Ī peninsula of rock atop sheer sandstone cliffs, Dead Horse Point is connected to the mesa by a narrow strip of land called The Neck. This campground is forty-five minutes from services, so we stocked up on provisions and topped off our diesel.
#DASH POINT STATE PARK RENT CAMGROUND PATCH#
So, before heading up, we filled the fresh water tank to capacity (Yes, the silicone patch is still holding up) and emptied the black and gray tanks. Our friends, Cyndy and Lee – long-term camp hosts at Dead Horse Ranch – have suffered the anguish of breaking the news to confused arrivals that their campsite reservation is hundreds of miles away.ĭead Horse Point has no water at the site, only electricity. Do not confuse dreamy Dead Horse Ranch in Cottonwood Arizona ( where we stayed for two-weeks in May) with Dead Horse Point in Utah. Livin’ the dream.īe warned, there are at least two campgrounds named Dead Horse in the United States. After a quick dash onto ReserveAmerica, he spotted two openings – a campsite for the first eight days, and then another – right next door – for an additional four days. Never doubt the scheduling abilities of Jim Beaubeaux. He ducked into a phone booth and right then and there he accessed his Super Reservation Powers to secure a twelve-day stay. Hearing that something can’t be done triggers Jim’s can-do impulse. 5900′ elevation and 2000′ above the Colorado River The word, “doubtful,” was part truth and part strategy. So, even if we decided to go, it was doubtful we’d be able to secure a reservation on such short notice. The park’s proximity to Moab and Arches and Canyonlands, makes Dead Horse Point one of the most popular campgrounds in Utah. Due to that altitude it can be twenty degrees cooler than the valley. I explained to Jim that Dead Horse Point is right beside the Colorado River and only 2,000 feet above the shoreline. And, so far, we’d successfully beat the major heatwaves. You see, we had an agreement to keep summer 2020 about staying cool in the mountains – to camp within walking distance of rivers and lakes. Maybe we should save Dead Horse Point for some future spring or autumn. But Moab would be hot in late July – high 90’s or low 100’s. We would pass through Moab and Arches on our way to Vinnie’s Northbay Airstream Repair. In mid-June, at Boyd Lake State Park, I asked Jim, the master of navigation details, if we’d be near Moab as we exit Colorado. But if you’re looking to avoid crowds, Dead Horse Point is a good bet. If canyons had a beauty contest, I’d be a terrible judge. Iconic view from Dead Horse Point Overlook
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