Construction Update (12/16/2024): Construction is nearing completion within Utahraptor State Park. Dalton Wells and Willow Springs Road access is now being routed through the new state park entrance. Use the turning lanes on Highway 191 to enter the park and travel past the park visitor center. Connector roads will provide access to Willow Springs and Dalton Wells Road. Road maintenance will occur on December 17-18, 2024. See “More Conditions Information” for additional details.

The visitor center will remain closed to the public until the grand opening scheduled for Spring of 2025. Please abide by construction signage and barriers. Areas which have not been open to public access will remain closed until the areas are ready for visitor use. Previously accessible camping areas of the park will remain in an extremely primitive state until construction is completed. Camping reservations are not available at this time, but will be available once construction is complete. First come first serve camping fees still apply (see below).

Camping fee required as of May 15, 2022. Click on the “Fees” tab for more information. *Reservations are not available at this time, but camping fees can be paid once you arrive at the park.*

Welcome to Utahraptor State Park!

In the 2021 legislative session, the Utah State Legislature passed HB 257, which created Utahraptor State Park, located roughly 15 miles northwest of Moab in Grand County.

This new state park includes popular recreation spots such as the Dalton Wells and Willow Springs areas. Utah State Parks believes that — with proper planning and coordination with partners — we can better protect the area while maintaining its recreational value.

The area is currently undeveloped with only primitive recreation options. We ask visitors to remain patient during the construction process. Construction is nearing completion with a grand opening in Spring of 2025.

Future park visitors to the area can expect one modern campground, flush restrooms, showers, office and entrance station/visitor center, and trailheads for access to the nearby OHV and mountain bike trail systems.

If you are planning to visit the area, be advised Arches National Park is once again utilizing their Timed Entry Pilot Program. Tickets will be required during certain times of day and year. See the following link for more information https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/timed-entry-reservation.htm