Dead Horse Point State Park Yurts
For a more immersive and rustic experience, these yurts offer direct access to the dramatic vistas of Dead Horse Point, adjacent to Canyonlands. Guests stay directly within the park, providing unparalleled opportunities for stargazing and early morning/late evening wildlife sightings of mule deer, coyotes, and various raptors from their doorstep.
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Dead Horse Point State Park Yurts in Canyonlands National Park
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Nearest Airport
Rustler Canyon Airstrip
Nearest International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
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