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. ;-) #bvsblue #GreatOutdoors #Nature
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. ;-) #bvsblue #GreatOutdoors #Nature
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. 😍 #wheretoexplorenext #thebestisyettocome #adventure #getlost #optoutside #getoutdoors #naturelovers #nature #adventureculture #explore #exploremore #keepexploring #wildandfree #wildernessculture #travel #travelstoke #roamtheplanet #wanderlust #travellife #travelgram #letsgosomewhere #mytinyatlas #stayandwander #wandermore #adventureawaits #liveyouradventure #discoverearth #sheisnotlost #iamatraveler
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

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

South Window Arch at sunset, Arches National Park

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
The price is NT$2,183 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
NT$2,183
NT$2,809 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,566 reviews)
Staff were very friendly. The resort and views were beautiful.

Reviewed on 2026/3/6

Lake Powell Resort
Aarchway Inn

Aarchway Inn

3 out of 5
1551 North Highway 191 Moab UT
The price is NT$5,613 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$5,613
NT$6,507 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,233 reviews)
Location was great. We didn't spend a lot of time there as we were in Arches most of the time. Was a little disappointed the coffee shop in the lobby wasn't open either of the 2 mornings we were there.

Reviewed on 2026/3/6

Aarchway Inn
Wingate by Wyndham Moab

Wingate by Wyndham Moab

2.5 out of 5
1260 South Highway 191 Moab UT
The price is NT$2,822 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$2,822
NT$3,173 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,035 reviews)
Rooms were clean and it was a great

Reviewed on 2026/3/4

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! (84 reviews)
This accommodation was so absolutely perfect! There was no checking in at a desk, struggling with all our luggage, and fighting with kids. We were provided with a code so when we got to the cabin we parked right next to it, was able to easily get inside, and it was super convenient. Super cute place ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/27

Arches Hut
Purple Sage Flats

Purple Sage Flats

4 out of 5
338 E 100 S Moab UT
Stay at this condo in Moab. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum and Museum of Moab are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great location, good amenities and super clean. We stayed for 3 nights and were fine cooking all our meals and being close to all the popular places in town. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 2026/1/8

Purple Sage Flats
Modern Mesa

Modern Mesa

4 out of 5
20 S 400 E Moab UT
Stay at this apartment in Moab. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Arches National Park Visitor Center and Daughters of Utah Pioneers ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
The space was very clean and all the amenities are new. Unfortunately there is not good insulation in the building. You can hear the toilet flushing, the steps of other guests, the TV in other units. I was surprised that such a basic element in a good rental experience was overlooked.

Reviewed on 2026/2/5

Modern Mesa
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Popular places to visit

Canyonlands National Park featuring tranquil scenes and landscape views

Canyonlands National Park

5/5(892 reviews)

Experience tall buttes, vast mesas, deep canyons, rushing rivers and arid desert in southern Utah’s five national parks.

Canyonlands National Park
Aerial view of canyon at the Island in the Sky Visitor Center with La Sal Mountains at the background in Canyonlands National Park, Moab, Utah, USA.

Arches National Park Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Arches National Park Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Moab. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the hiking trails.

Arches National Park Visitor Center
Horseshoe Bend featuring a gorge or canyon, desert views and tranquil scenes

Horseshoe Bend

4.5/5(978 reviews)

This hairpin bend in the Colorado River is celebrated for its exceptional views and its proximity to some of the region’s beautiful slot canyons.

Horseshoe Bend
I know there have been thousands of pictures of lower Antelope Canyon posted....and that’s because it is so beautiful.

Lower Antelope Canyon

5/5(509 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lower Antelope Canyon during your travels in LeChee. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.

Lower Antelope Canyon
Western movie anyone?! #adventure #hiking #colorful #beautiful #nature #wow #roadtrip

Oljato-Monument Valley

5/5(61 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oljato-Monument Valley during your travels in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Oljato-Monument Valley
Mexican Hat Balance Rock Near Utah's Valley of the Gods

Valley of the Gods

4.5/5(132 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Valley of the Gods during your travels in Mexican Hat. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Valley of the Gods

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