Dark Canyon
			Presented below are summary descriptions of destinations near Dark Canyon. Click on any name for complete information. Select Southeast Overview for summary descriptions of all destinations in southeastern Utah. Lake Powell Lake Powell is a vast body of clear blue water beautifully contained within tall orange-red cliff walls. Thousands of snaking finger canyons run from the main canyon and beg exploration. Houseboating, power boating, water skiing and fishing are all popular, as is camping along its nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline. Its northernmost extension borders the Dark Canyon Primitive Area. Natural Bridges National Monument Natural Bridges National Monument is a pleasant small park featuring three large sandstone bridges at the bottom of adjacent canyons. It has a good scenic drive overlooking the bridges and excellent trails down into the canyons to the bridges. It is 10-20 miles south of dark Canyon (as the crow flies).
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Abajo Mountains The Abajo Mountains are a small range of rounded peaks topping out at 11,362 feet. They have some pleasant scenic drives and hiking. They are relatively unknown and consequently not too crowded. The Abajos are about 20 miles east of Dark Canyon. Blanding Blanding is a small town of 4,000 about 20 miles east of Dark Canyon. It is home to a small state park featuring ancient Indian artifacts, but serves mostly as a stopping off point for travelers in the area.

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