Overlook · Utah

Goosenecks of the San Juan

Five river miles inside one mile of canyon

TypeOverlook
StateUtah
Best seasonSpring & fall
How to visitState park; small day-use fee; drive to the overlook

A textbook entrenched meander where the San Juan River doubles back on itself again and again, 1,000 feet below a quiet state-park overlook. You can drive right to the rim — and usually have it to yourself.

The shot

The stacked meanders from the rim.

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