Canyon Rims Recreation Area, Moab Utah

The Canyon Rims recreation area, located in the Canyonlands National Park, just south of Moab Utah, features breathtakingly beautiful canyons, red rock formations and grassy flatlands. A natural wonder of nature, the Canyon Rims recreation area offers many things to see and do for those who love the outdoors.

When visiting the Canyon Rims recreation area near Moab Utah, you will find yourself amazed by the rustic and ancient beauty of the natural canyons and red rock formations. The Canyon Rims recreation area is part of the Canyonlands National park, extending the areas from the Colorado River to Manti La Sal National Forest at the base of the Abajo Mountains.

The Canyon Rims recreation area has many majestic canyons, including Kane Springs, Harts Draw, and Indian Creek. Toward the south you will find Bodie Canyon, Gypsum Canyon and Dark Canyon.

Around Moab Utah and the Canyon Rims recreation area there is a great choice of activities for the outdoorsman. If you enjoy hiking, there an array of nearly endless hiking trails for you to explore, as well as camping and picnic areas. For those who enjoy seeing the sights with their ATVs, there is a network of back roads throughout the area.

From the plateaus and the many canyon rims, the vistas are spectacular, allowing visitors an expansive and unrestricted view. All this natural beauty is just a short distance from Moab Utah where you can get all the supplies you need for an extended stay in the Canyon Rims recreation area.

The main entrance to the Canyon Rims recreation area is on highway 191, approximately 32 miles south of Moab.