Dead Horse Point State Park

Events

April 24, 2025
*Star Party

The stars have been used for many different things throughout the year. Come learn more about what the stars can do as we stargaze, tour the constellations, and view some deep space objects in a telescope. Meet in the Visitor Center Parking lot at 9pm. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early.

May 8, 2025
Scorpion Hunt

With a UV light as your weapon come hunt down some of our favorite nocturnal creatures in the park. The hunt will take place out at the Mountain Bike Parking Lot at 9:15pm. You will be walking on a dirt and rock trail so please wear closed toe shoes.

May 9, 2025
Sunset Talk

Come and learn more about the landscape and creatures here at Dead Horse Point Overlook. Meet at the Dead Horse Point Overlook at 7:45pm. The talk will walk a little ways down the west rim trail and will give you magnificent views as the sun begins to set in the western sky.

May 13, 2025
Full Moon Hike

With the full moon lighting your path, join a ranger as they hike out to the Desert View Overlook. The hike will be a mile long on a dirt and rock path so please wear appropriate footwear. Meet outside of the Visitor Center at 9pm.

May 18, 2025
Scorpion Hunt

Join one of our rangers as we use our trusty UV lights to find some of our smaller nocturnal creatures in the park. The hunt will start at the Mountain Bike Parking Lot at 9:30pm. We will be walking on a dirt and rock path so please wear closed toe shoes.

May 22, 2025
Sunset Talk

As the sun begins its decent below the western horizon join one of our rangers for a sunset talk featuring our amazing views! The talk will meet at the Dead Horse Point Overlook and walk a little ways down the west rim trail. Meet at 7:45pm.

*Events are subject to change due to weather and conditions*