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

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Moab South Valley

Moab South Valley is noteworthy for its mountain views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge and Hole 'N the Rock.

Moab South Valley
Thr right side of the tracks in Moab. #adventure

Downtown Moab

While visiting Downtown Moab, you might make a stop by sights like Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center and Valley Shopping Center.

Downtown Moab
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Coyote Run

While there might not be top attractions in Coyote Run, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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 RM276 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
RM276
RM356 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Page. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,532 reviews)
Clean rooms, beautiful views, breakfast was so-so. $25.00 per head and only hot items were scrambled eggs and bacon. Best Western was free and very good breakfast buffet.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Lake Powell Resort
Aarchway Inn

Aarchway Inn

3 out of 5
1551 North Highway 191 Moab UT
Stay at this hotel in Moab. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,230 reviews)
The hotel had really good quality breakfast (food, service, and utensils), clean and spacious room, and is located just 10 mins drive from Arches National Park entrance. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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Aarchway Inn
Wingate by Wyndham Moab

Wingate by Wyndham Moab

2.5 out of 5
1260 South Highway 191 Moab UT
The price is RM260 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
RM260
RM292 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moab. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,989 reviews)
This hotel looks brand new. Room is great, breakfast is one of the best albeit the same stuff you usually get. I will definitely use this hotel in Moab.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 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 holiday home in Moab. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Monument Basin and Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
The tiny home was clean. Would be great for families. We had trouble with our microwave and the owner was quick to fix it for us!

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Arches Hut
Lionsback Resort

Lionsback Resort

5 out of 5
110 Badgers Bend Moab UT
Stay at this luxury holiday home in Moab. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Sand Flats Recreation Area and Slickrock Bike ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
We booked this property last minute after hiking all day and were so pleased with everything! The lease office was closed, but Mark in the sales office took amazing care of us! He gave us a welcome beverage and helped orient us to the property and even gave us a personal contact number incase we ...

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Lionsback Resort
Kokopelli West

Kokopelli West

3.5 out of 5
236 N 100 W Moab UT
Stay at this holiday home in Moab. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Swanny City Park and Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews)
Room was great. We will come back again.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

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Popular places to visit

Canyonlands National Park which includes tranquil scenes and landscape views

Canyonlands National Park

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

Canyonlands National Park
Horseshoe Bend showing desert views, tranquil scenes and a gorge or canyon

Horseshoe Bend

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

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

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
Battleship rock, located on the left, is one of the monoliths you can see along the 16 mile Valley of the Gods scenic byway.

Valley of the Gods

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
Dead Horse Point State Park showing a gorge or canyon, landscape views and desert views

Dead Horse Point State Park

Close to the blockbuster attractions of Arches and Canyonlands, this state park is a quieter, more accessible corner of nature.

Dead Horse Point State Park
The Grand Canyon itself is an amazing destination, however, there are so many great sites and destinations near or on the trip to the Grand Canyon. Stumbled upon this beautiful site on the journey to the north rim! There’s a great NPS visitor center here. There is a great treat of a population of California condors (an extremely endangered species for those who are unaware... as I was prior to my visit). There are also native artists selling beautiful works if you take the beautiful walk across to the other side of the bridge:)

Marble Canyon

Arches National Park which includes desert views

Moab

Painted Hills near Mexican Hat #adventure #hiking #colorful #beautiful #nature #wow #roadtrip

Mexican Hat

Double Arch at sunset, Arches National Park, Moab, Utah. #nature

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