About Canyonlands Overlook
Overlook of Lockhart Basin located on a rough 4WD road.
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Canyonlands Overlook
Moab, Utah · San Juan County · Facility
Overlook of Lockhart Basin located on a rough 4WD road.
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38.40448, -109.70868
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Weather at Canyonlands Overlook
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Mostly Clear
71°/51°
💧 1%🌬 15mph
↑ 5:57 AM ↓ 8:35 PM
Sun
Clear
80°/56°
🌬 12mph
↑ 5:57 AM ↓ 8:36 PM
Mon
Overcast
87°/59°
🌬 14mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 8:36 PM
Tue
Overcast
88°/64°
💧 2%🌬 21mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 8:37 PM
Wed
Overcast
87°/63°
💧 4%🌬 8mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:38 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Drive 32 miles south of Moab on U.S. HIghway 191. Turn right (west) on the Canyon Rims Road. Proceed 8 miles on this paved road, and then turn right on the gravelled road marked "Anticline Overlook". Go 8 miles north on this road and turn left just past Hatch Campground. The overlook is located at the end of this 4WD road and is not for passenger cars.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Canyonlands Overlook
Heading to Canyonlands Overlook? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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