Moab, Utah - Home of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
Moab will surround you with the warmth and hospitality of a small resort town at the center of some of the most stunning red rock landscapes on Earth.
View from Dead Horse Point State Park near Moab
Moab’s unique combination of beautiful red rock scenery, two national parks, and the cool waters of the Colorado River has made it one of the most sought after destinations in the southwest. Let Moab be your base camp for world famous mountain biking, hiking, four wheel driving, or river trips of any length and experience level. For a more relaxing visit just sit back and enjoy the scenery along the beautiful scenic drives in our national parks or on Moab’s three Scenic Byways.
Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park
Moab is home to several of Utah’s most diverse National Parks. Within minutes of town you will find yourself surrounded by out-of-this-world red rock landscape of Arches National Park. Less than an hour’s drive will put you atop the mythical sounding Island in the Sky, a remarkable district of Canyonlands National Park that makes you feel as if you are on top of the world. The views from the Island encompass thousands of square miles of colorful canyons, mesas and buttes. The great scenery, however, doesn’t end with our National Parks. Dead Horse Point State Park is a short drive from Moab and offers visitors amazing views of the snaking meanders of the Colorado River 2,000 feet below. All of the amazing scenery in this part of the world is why Moab has such a rich history of filmmaking. However, seeing it on the big screen is one thing, experiencing it for yourself will fill you with enough memories to last a lifetime.
Moab’s perfect climate has also made it a magnet for year round outdoor events and festivals, and the downtown business district has risen to the occasion with a great collection of restaurants, shops, and galleries. Moab’s diverse cuisine will please any palate, from regional southwestern fare to world-class gourmet. Stroll through the downtown shops for a great selection of southwestern arts and jewelry, souvenirs, t-shirts, and much more. Those that love to walk, run, or cycle will love the Mill Creek Parkway, a paved pedestrian walkway that meanders through the heart of Moab.
Explore Our National and State Parks
Only 5 miles north of Moab, Arches National Park contains the world's largest concentration of natural sandstone arches. 35 miles west of Moab, Canyonlands National Park is the largest national park in the state of Utah. Towering 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point State Park is Utah's most spectacular state park.
Let Moab be your base camp for world famous mountain biking, hiking, four wheel driving, or river expeditions of any length and experience level. Moab also offers canyoneering, scenic flights, ballooning, and skydiving. For a more relaxing visit just sit back and enjoy the scenery along Moab's three scenic byways.
Our website contains everything that you need to start planning your Moab vacation. Take a look at Moab's plentiful lodging opportunities, diverse cuisine and recreational activities.
Moab hosts numerous events throughout the year. The town's arts community organizes annual events such as the Moab Art Walk, Artists Studio Tour, and the Moab Arts Festival. Annual music events, such as the Moab Music Festival in September and the Moab Folk Music Festival in November, provide great music in a spectacular outdoor setting. And don't forget our world famous Easter Jeep Safari! Read more...
Moab's Perfect Location
Moab, Utah, home to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, is surrounded by some of the most stunning red rock landscapes on Earth. Moab’s unique combination of small resort town hospitality, beautiful scenery and the cool waters of the Colorado River has made it one of the most sought after destinations in the southwest.
Moab Information Center
Once you arrive in Moab, your first stop should be the Moab Information
Center (MIC). Conveniently located at the corner of Main and Center Street in
Moab, the MIC offers information on recreational opportunities and visitor
services throughout southeastern Utah. Allow some time for the interpretive
displays and large gift shop featuring guide books, maps, videos, DVD's,
postcards, and much more.
Info Center Vehicle Navigation System Address:
25 E Center St, Moab, UT 84532
Request a copy of our free Moab Travel Guide
Explore everything that the Moab area has to offer. Our Moab Activities Planner also includes complete listings of Moab lodging, campgrounds, guides, outfitters and services. Click here to request your free copy today!
4 Hour Highway 313 Road Closure
Highway 313 will be closed on Saturday, May 12th from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the Thelma and Louise Half Marathon. During those 4 hours passenger vehicle travel will not be possible between Moab and both Dead Horse Point State Park and the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park.
Note to road cyclists: 400 runners will be on the paved path from the Bar-M underpass of Highway 191 and continuing up SR 313. So sleep in, or have a leisurely breakfast, before you head out on a long ride in that direction on Saturday.
Upcoming Moab Events
May 1st - July 1st, 2012 Seasons on the Colorado Plateau
Photography Exhibit by Jon Fuller
The Bighorn Gallery at Dead Horse Point State Park will be exhibiting images by Moab photographer Jon Fuller. A reception with the artist will be held on Friday, May 4th between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
May 3rd-6th
Moab Photo Sympsium
May 5th
Moonshadows in Moab - Road Cycling Event
May 11th
Red Rock Relay
Moab 11th-12th
Thelma & Louise Half Marathon
Moab 12th
Moab Art Walk
Moab 12th
Gran Fondo Moab
Moab 26th-27th
Moab Arts Festival
For details about these events click here to view our complete 2012 Calendar of Events for the Moab area.
Expanded Mountain Biking Section
Over the past two years the number of mountain bike trails in the Moab area has greatly expanded, including 40 miles of new singletrack. The new trails include...
Bar M/Moab Brands area: Lazy, EZ, Deadman's Ridge, Long Branch, Rusty Spur, and North 40 trails
Klondike area: Mega Steps, EKG and Little Salty trails.
Gemini area: Great Escape Trail
Magnificent 7 Trail System: Bull Run, Arth's Corner, Little Canyon & Gold Bar Rim trails
Pipe Dream Trail
For more details check out our expanded mountain biking section which includes many of Moab's newest trails.
New Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center
The new state-of-the-art 24,000 square-foot facility features an indoor six-lane competition pool with both one-meter and three-meter diving boards, a shallow-water area and slide, an outdoor lap pool with adjoining current channel, and a large outdoor leisure pool with a play structure and slides. A fitness area with weight and cardio machines is also available. Read more...
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