Moonflower Canyon Recreation Area

Moonflower Canyon is located near Moab, approximately 3.5 miles from the junction of Highway 191 and Kane Creek Road. Situated along the Colorado River, this shady canyon is popular for its short hike, which ends at a small pool. The mouth of the canyon contains petroglyphs — please protect the past and do not touch or deface the rock panels. There is no water available; however, Moab is nearby. Toilets are available. Please keep the area beautiful. Pack out all the trash you bring in and any you find along the way.

Please keep the area beautiful: pack out all trash you bring in, and any you find along the way! Protect the past. Please do not touch or deface rock panels.

  • Water: No
  • Toilets: Yes
  • Hook-ups: No

 

Sacred datura, a large lily with big, white bloom, at the entrance of Moonflower Canyon.
Sacred datura, or Moonflower, at the entrance of Moonflower Canyon
View of canyon looking down and out.

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Addresses

Moab Field Office
82 East Dogwood
Moab
Utah
84532

Geographic Coordinates

38.5538, -109.58692

Directions

From the center of Moab (at Center and Main) head south to Kane Creek Road, turn right (west) on Kane Creek Road and drive 3.5 miles. You will see the Moonflower Canyon Recreation Area on the left just past the King's Bottom Campground.