Grand district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Moab

Moab is a town in Grand district, Utah, United States, home to about 5,235 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Moab Baptist Church (1 km), Grandstaff Canyon Overlook (8 km) and Mars Hotel (9 km).

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Moab, Utah
Moab, Grand district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Moab at a glance

Location
Grand district, Utah, United States
Population
about 5,235
Coordinates
38.5733° N, 109.5498° W
Places within 50 km
108 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Moab

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moab: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moab

110 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moab. The closest is Hidden Valley (5 km); the best-known is Grandstaff Canyon Overlook (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Moab

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moab. The closest is Courthouse Wash Pictographs (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moab

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moab. The closest is Mill Creek Power Dam (1 km); the best-known is Lake Oowah Dam (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moab

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moab. The closest is Moab Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Moab

8 museums within 100 km of Moab. The closest is Dan O'Laurie Canyon County Museum (1 km); the best-known is Moab Museum (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Moab

8 caves within 100 km of Moab. The closest is Cove of Caves Viewpoint Trail (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Moab

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moab
  2. 1 km Moab Baptist Church · nature spot, Grand
  3. 9 km Mars Hotel · viewpoint, Grand
  4. 2 km Tower of Babel · viewpoint, Grand
  5. 10 km Elephant Butte · viewpoint, Grand
  6. 16 km Grandstaff Canyon Overlook · viewpoint, Grand
  7. 8 km Back to Moab

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    Within 15 km of Moab

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moab by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints58110Hidden Valley (5 km)
    Forts & heritage927Courthouse Wash Pictographs (6 km)
    Other attractions1824Utah Burr (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Mill Creek Power Dam (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Moab Baptist Church (1 km)
    Museums58Dan O'Laurie Canyon County Museum (1 km)
    Caves58Cove of Caves Viewpoint Trail (16 km)
    Waterfalls57Mille Creek Falls (Left Hand) (5 km)
    Beaches & coast24Moab Sand Hill (9 km)
    Churches03Church Rock (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01San Rafael River (88 km)

    Moab: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moab?

    Moab Baptist Church (nature spot, about 1 km), Grandstaff Canyon Overlook (viewpoint, about 8 km), Mars Hotel (viewpoint, about 9 km), Courthouse Towers (attraction, about 10 km), Tower of Babel (viewpoint, about 11 km), Elephant Butte (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moab?

    108 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 18 other attractions, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moab?

    Hidden Valley, about 5 km by road; Wall Street (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Moab?

    Courthouse Wash Pictographs, about 6 km by road; Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks and Petroglyphs (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Moab?

    Mill Creek Power Dam, about 1 km by road; Lake Oowah Dam (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moab?

    Start in Moab, visit Moab Baptist Church, then Mars Hotel, then Tower of Babel, then Elephant Butte, then Grandstaff Canyon Overlook, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moab?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Moab

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Moab’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Moab on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.