Island in the Sky
The most accessible section of Canyonlands National Park, a mesa rising about 300 meters above the river valley. Viewpoints around its edge look down on layer upon layer of canyons.
Island in the Sky lies about 50 km from Moab. A mesa-top road links the visitor center, Shafer Canyon Overlook, Mesa Arch, Grand View Point, and Upheaval Dome, so you can see the main viewpoints in a single day. The scenery is vast and needs no long hikes. There is almost no food or water in the district, so bring your own supplies. Entry is charged per vehicle, and the annual national park pass applies.
Opening hours
Open all day; visitor center approx. 09:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Shafer Trail
- Mesa Arch
- Dead Horse Point State Park
- Green River Overlook
- Upheaval Dome
- Grand View Point Overlook
- Corona Arch
- Potash Road Petroglyphs & Dinosaur Tracks