Dead Horse Point State Park is a breathtaking canyon landscape and not one to be missed. I will say the entrance is every bit of worth it. There are miles of pet-friendly developed hiking trails in the park, including a paved trail which provides easy access to some of the most scenic views. Mountain Bikers will love the new Intrepid Trail System at Dead Horse Point. With slickrock sections, looping singletrack, sandy washes, and incredible scenery, the Intrepid Trail System provides a great taste of what Moab mountain biking is all about. This is the perfect ride for families and offers spectacular views of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park.
Directions from Moab Drive 9 miles (14.5 km) northwest of Moab on US 191 and then 23 miles (37 km) southwest on Utah 313. Driving time to the visitor center from Moab is roughly 45 minutes.
Park Hours 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Day Use fees (valid for 2 consecutive days starting from the date of purchase):
$20 per vehicle (up to 8 passengers)
$15 for Utah Seniors (Utah residents 62 or over)
$10 per motorcycle
$10 pedestrian or cyclist (biking into park)
Commercial day-use fee: $5 per person
As far as photography goes, both sunrise and sunset can be beautiful given it faces directly south.