The legend of Dead Horse Point originates around the turn of the 19th century when cowboys would round up the wild mustangs that roamed the mesa. It is said, a herd was driven down the neck of the peninsula, its sheer cliffs forming a natural corral, and the 30-foot-wide entrance Read more…
The first time the family looked at the property, they saw a dead horse lying in the field, and after looking at a number of properties “Cap” asked them which one they liked the best. The answer was the one with the dead horse. After they acquired the property, they Read more…
While the official population is 25, the town boasts a non-permanent population of 2,000-3,000 employees of the various oil operations. Like Coldfoot and the camp at Mile 60, the facilities for visitors are the same as those built to house construction workers for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. What is the population Read more…
Largemouth bass, rainbow trout, channel catfish, bluegill, green sunfish, and an occasional crappie live within the cattail lined lagoons at the park. Can you swim at Dead Horse Ranch? Swimming: Swimming is allowed anywhere along the river but not in the lagoons. Horseback rides: Dead Horse Ranch has an equestrian Read more…
The only way to see this area is through a custom tour. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance, and you need to provide a driver’s license/passport number. Make reservations through: Deadhorse Camp: 907-474-3565 (1-877-474-3565) Can you visit Deadhorse Alaska? In Deadhorse tours are available that visit the oil Read more…
This landmark is located on the west side of the Dead Horse Lake, at a hobo shanty-town under an overpass, and the location of one of the human revenge missions. Where is the last landmark in the Gulf? There Be Kaiju This last Landmark can be found deep in the Read more…
Dead Horse Point Opening Hours and Fee The park is open all year round from 6:00 am. to 10:00 am, while the visitor center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. As I mentioned earlier, the entrance costs $20, and because it is a state park and not a Read more…
Dead Horse Point Overlook. Explore the Hiking Trails. Shafer Canyon Overlook. Mountain Biking. Night Sky Viewing. Sleep in a Yurt.
Catch Memories at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Within north central Arizona’s Verde River Valley, Dead Horse Ranch State Park, and the associated section of the Verde River, give anglers a chance to catch a variety of sportfish. What kind of fish are in Dead Horse Ranch? Largemouth bass, rainbow Read more…
Dead Horse State Park e-bikes (Class 1 only) are allowed on trails open to regular bicycles. Where are Ebikes not allowed in Utah? Non-motorized trails: Similar to traditional bicycles, E-bikes are not allowed in designated wilderness areas and may not be appropriate for back-country trails. Do not ride your eMTB Read more…