Southeastern Utah - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Travel Guide

Tourist 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

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

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

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

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,551 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹6,551
₹8,378 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,570 reviews)
Pet friendly , very clean, great location , staff was very very helpful . Understand a lot of things closed since it wasn’t the season but would have been nice for maybe a vending machine or two instead of having to wait for restaurant or door dash . Overall great experience

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Lake Powell Resort
Aarchway Inn

Aarchway Inn

3 out of 5
1551 North Highway 191 Moab UT
The price is ₹17,053 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹17,053
₹19,767 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,239 reviews)
The pool and hot tub were clean and prefect temperatures. Great view is the surrounding area from the pool. Rooms were clean.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 ₹10,001 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
₹10,001
₹11,243 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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! (2,038 reviews)
Bed was uncomfortable and creaky. Everything else was excellent.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
It was the perfect size space for our group of six. Parking is really tight, but besides that it was awesome.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Arches Hut
Modern Mesa

Modern Mesa

4 out of 5
20 S 400 E Moab UT
Stay at this apartment in Moab. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 5 Feb 2026

Modern Mesa
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 Arches National Park Visitor Center and Sand ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great experience, beautiful views. Inside is amazing, first class experience.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Lionsback Resort
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Popular places to visit

Canyonlands National Park which includes landscape views and tranquil scenes

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
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 which includes a gorge or canyon, a river or creek and tranquil scenes

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

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

Cities near Southeastern Utah - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Mesa Verde National Park featuring tranquil scenes, landscape views and mountains

Cortez

Grand Junction

Grand Junction

Monument Valley Arizona

Kayenta

Page which includes desert views and tranquil scenes

Page