Southeastern Utah - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Travel Guide

Sunset at Reflection Canyon.

It is a 2 hour drive from Escalante on a dirt road where a AWD is highly recommended. However when we arrived at the parking lot area we couldn't believe that a Honda Fit would make it there, but there it was. :-)

From the parking lot area it is a 5 hour hike (plus minus one hour, depends on your navigation skills) through the stony desert of southern Utah. The hike itself is already beautiful but the reward when you eventually arrive at Reflection Canyon is priceless. 
We were the only two persons out there and we didn't even meet someone on our way back the next day.

Make sure you carry enough water as there is absolutely no water source anywhere. Also I think that this place can not be found without a GPS but I was wrong with the Honda Fit before, too. ;-)

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Because of the way the sun lights up the canyon as it retreats, this is one of my favorite places to end a day of #adventure .

Canyonlands National Park has held a huge piece of my heart since the very first day I set eyes on it... It rivals the Grand Canyon with it's expansive views that go on for days! 

This past September Daniel, my photographer proposed to me on an overlook in Canyonlands, not unlike this one. 😍

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One of my favorite parks, and this is my favorite place in that park. 

Double Arch is a close-set pair of natural arches, one of the more known features of Arches National Park in Utah, United States. From the Double Arch parking area it's a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) round trip to the arches.[1] There are no guardrails or fences to prevent visitors from exploring directly beneath and through the arches.

The area was used as a backdrop for the opening scene of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in which the arches are briefly visible. However, the cave shown in the movie does not exist.
Canyon X is a stunning slot canyon that you can only get to from http://www.overlandcanyontours.com not too far from Page and Antelope Canyon. There are no crowds compared to Antelope and get to spend the morning with a guide that knows exactly when the light is good in each of the sections. #BestOf5
Dead Horse Point Overlook

Where to stay in Southeastern Utah - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Panoramic view of North Window, South Window, and Turret Arch with beautiful clouds in the sky, small figures of people in the frame emphasize the scale and beauty of this majestic creation, Moab, USA

Moab South Valley

4.5/5(44 area reviews)

Moab South Valley is noteworthy for its mountain views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Moab Golf Club and Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge.

Moab South Valley
Canyonlands Moab Arches National Park, Utah

Downtown Moab

If you're spending some time in Downtown Moab, Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center and Valley Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Moab
The Wave, Coyote Buttes North, Utah, Arizona

Coyote Run

While Coyote Run might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Moab Golf Club and Old Spanish Trail Arena.

Coyote Run
Lake Powell Resort

Lake Powell Resort

3 out of 5
100 Lakeshore Drive Page AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩118,875 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
₩118,875
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Book a stay at this beach resort in Page. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,590 reviews)
Lake Powell Resort was a beautiful place to stay and made for a great weekend getaway. The scenery around the resort is stunning, and the location is excellent, close to Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, the national park, and several scenic viewpoints. I appreciated having on-site dining options, ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Lake Powell Resort
Aarchway Inn

Aarchway Inn

3 out of 5
1551 North Highway 191 Moab UT
The price is ₩294,754 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
₩294,754
per night
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Stay at this hotel in Moab. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,223 reviews)
The walls were so thin, we could hear the people above us stomping around at 6am and then housekeeping was laughing and hollering at each other out in the hallway like all morning right outside our door.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Aarchway Inn
Wingate by Wyndham Moab

Wingate by Wyndham Moab

2.5 out of 5
1260 South Highway 191 Moab UT
The price is ₩302,264 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
₩302,264
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moab. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,043 reviews)
overall very good but pool was closed during spring break for kids.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Moab
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Arches Hut

Arches Hut

3 out of 5
2701 S Hwy 191 Moab UT
Stay at this vacation home in Moab. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Monument Basin and Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
Be aware that they will charge you Cleaning fee $65 !!! Per night even when they don’t clean your cabin before you arrive ! Our coffee maker was dirty, floors felt dirty first floor and second floor too !one of the bathrooms was not cleaned, around the sink and you can see the toilet seat marked ...

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Arches Hut
HTR Moab

HTR Moab

2 out of 5
1536 S Mill Creek Dr Moab UT
Stay at this vacation home in Moab. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Moab KOA and Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge are located ...
HTR Moab
Kokopelli West

Kokopelli West

3.5 out of 5
236 N 100 W Moab UT
Stay at this vacation home in Moab. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Arches National Park Visitor Center and Swanny City Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
Wonderful stay ☀️ perfect location and the property owners were very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again 💗

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Kokopelli West
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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