Natural
San Juan County, UT
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
BLM Canyon Rims overlook with a paved-road drive to a broad mesa-edge vista over the Needles District of Canyonlands—spires, grabens, and the Colorado River corridor—without entering the national park. A short interpretive walk rims the cliff edge; popular at sunset.
| Region | San Juan County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 38.2599, -109.6954 |
| Access | Paved Canyon Rims / Needles Overlook Road west from US-191 about 32 miles south of Moab; ~22 miles to the overlook |
| Agency | BLM Moab Field Office — Canyon Rims Special Recreation Management Area |
| Setting | Mesa-rim panorama of Canyonlands Needles District |
| Facilities | Parking, short overlook path, interpretive site |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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