San Juan County

Utah

A canyon with layered rock formations and a river running through it.
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A rock arch formation with the sun shining through it.

Popular cities in San Juan County

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Moab
Known for Nature, Natural parks and Rivers
This eastern Utah city with two national parks on its doorstep is a magnet for hikers, bikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Reasons to visit

  • Arches National Park Visitor Center
  • Dead Horse Point State Park
  • Mesa Arch
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A desert landscape with prominent red rock formations and a winding road.
Oljato-Monument Valley
Known for Monuments, Deserts and Scenery
Experience romantic Oljato-Monument Valley: its monuments, desert views, sunrises and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
  • Oljato-Monument Valley
  • John Ford Point
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Bluff
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Monuments
Get away to Bluff! Enjoy the monuments, natural setting and sightseeing.

Reasons to visit

  • Bluff Fort
  • Comb Ridge
  • Twin Rocks
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A large brick building with a dome and columns, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
Monticello
Known for Friendly people, Nature and Excursions
Exceptional rock formations and cave carvings of animals and humans dating back thousands of years are part of what makes this town unforgettable.

Reasons to visit

  • Hole N The Rock
  • Wilson's Arch
  • Big Spring Canyon Overlook
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Blanding
Known for Excursions, Monuments and Nature
Get away to quaint Blanding! Enjoy the museums, hiking and monuments.

Reasons to visit

  • Dinosaur Museum
  • Edge of the Cedars State Park
  • Mule Canyon Ruins
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Mexican Hat
Known for Natural parks
Explore Mexican Hat: its parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Valley of the Gods
  • Mexican Hat Rock
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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Stay near popular San Juan County attractions

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Dead Horse Point State Park

9.6/10 (2,050 reviews)
Close to the blockbuster attractions of Arches and Canyonlands, this state park is a quieter, more accessible corner of nature.
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