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Moenkopi Yurts Permit
Dead Horse Point State Park · Utah
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Moenkopi Yurts Quick Facts
Permit RequiredYes
Booking MethodReservation
Demand LevelExtremely High10/10
SeasonYear-round - Year-round
Cost$150 per night plus taxes; $100 plus taxes July 7 - September 1, December 1 - 20 and January 3 - February 13. $20 extra vehicle; $20 per pet per stay (maximum two dogs)
Daily Quota5 permits
Max Group Size6 people
Moenkopi Yurts Permit Facts
- As of September 2026, Moenkopi Yurts in Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah requires a permit issued via reservation.
- Moenkopi Yurts is one of the most competitive permits in the United States, rating 10/10 on PermitSnag's demand index.
- The permit season for Moenkopi Yurts runs year-round.
- Cancelled Moenkopi Yurts permits are re-released on the booking system; PermitSnag monitors availability and alerts watchers when dates open.
Key Information
Key Dates
SeasonYear-round - Year-round
Permit Details
TypeOvernight
Booking MethodReservation
Demand Level10/10
LocationCanyonlands / Colorado Plateau, UT
Pro Tips
- •Aim for the $100 windows - July 7 to September 1, December 1 to 20 and January 3 to February 13 are cheaper and easier to get.
- •With five units, Moenkopi is the best cancellation target at Dead Horse Point. Watch all five rather than a specific yurt.
- •This is the only lodging in the park a dog can sleep in, so book here first if you are travelling with one.
- •Bring bedding. Nothing is provided for the queen, the full bunk or the futon.
- •Fill every water container in Moab, 32 miles out. There is no water in the park.
- •Use the private trail spur - you can ride the Intrepid system straight from the cul-de-sac without loading the bike.
- •Book four months to the day ahead. The rolling window is the only reliable release moment on lodging this small.
What to Expect
Route Details
Route Type
Varies
Duration
1-3 nights
Difficulty
EasyHighlights
- •Five yurts - the largest lodging inventory at Dead Horse Point - in a cul-de-sac near the park entrance
- •Sleeping for up to six: a bunk bed with a queen below and a full above, plus a pullout futon couch
- •Heating and cooling units, electrical outlets, mini fridge and microwave in every unit
- •An outdoor propane grill with propane included, tables indoors and outdoors, lamps and fire pits
- •A private spur onto the Intrepid Mountain Biking Trail System
- •Up to two dogs allowed inside for $20 per pet per stay - the only pet-friendly lodging in the park
- •No showers anywhere in the park and no water available for fillups
Best Time to Visit
The $100 discount windows - July 7 to September 1, December 1 to 20 and January 3 to February 13 - are both the cheapest and the most bookable stretches, and the heating and cooling units make them comfortable regardless of the outside temperature. Spring and fall are the best conditions on the mesa and correspondingly the hardest to reserve. The park is open year round, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hazards & Considerations
- !Unfenced canyon rim with 2,000 feet of exposure - keep dogs leashed near the edge
- !No water in the park; arriving short is the mistake that ends trips here
- !High desert heat with little natural shade outside the yurt
- !Spotty cell service, with WiFi only at the visitor center
- !Dogs are not allowed on the mountain bike trails, only the hiking trails
Weather Forecast
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How to Get This Permit
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Know the release schedule
Permits typically release on a rolling basis. Check the specific release time for your desired dates.
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When to Go
Peak: March through June and September through OctoberShoulder: July through early September, and December through February
Conditions
The best riding and hiking weather on the mesa, at the full $150 rate.
Crowd Level
ExtremeAdvantages
- +Prime conditions on the Intrepid trail system
- +Comfortable days and cool nights
- +Long light on the canyon
Challenges
- !Hardest booking window of the year
- !Wind on an exposed mesa
- !No discount period in spring
Difficulty Assessment
Physical Demand1/5
Fitness and endurance required
Technical Skill1/5
Climbing, scrambling, or specialized skills
Exposure Risk2/5
Steep dropoffs and fall potential
Navigation1/5
Route finding and trail clarity
Commitment2/5
Difficulty of bailing out mid-route
Best For
Mountain bikers and dog owners. The private spur puts you on the Intrepid system without loading the bike, and this is the only lodging in the park where a dog can sleep inside.
Recommended Experience
None. Bring bedding, water and a leash.
Not Recommended For
Groups over six, and anyone expecting showers or water fills in the park. Neither exists here.
About This Permit
The Moenkopi yurts are five units in a secluded cul-de-sac near the entrance of Dead Horse Point State Park, with sweeping views and a private spur to the Intrepid Mountain Biking Trail System. Each yurt sleeps up to six people on a bunk bed - queen on the bottom, full mattress on top - plus a pullout futon couch with a full mattress.
Every yurt has heating and cooling units, electrical outlets, a mini fridge and microwave, tables indoors and outdoors, lamps and fire pits, and an outdoor propane grill with propane included. Modern restroom facilities are located within easy walking distance. Bedding is not provided.
This is the only lodging in the park that takes dogs: a maximum of two are allowed inside a Moenkopi yurt for $20 per pet per stay, leashed on six feet or shorter, or crated. Smoking and cooking are not allowed inside, and tent and trailer camping is not allowed by the yurts.
The standard rate is $150 plus taxes, discounted to $100 plus taxes from July 7 to September 1, December 1 to 20 and January 3 to February 13. Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is noon. Reservations run on a four-month rolling basis through ReserveAmerica or 1-800-322-3770. The park is at 5,900 feet, is an International Dark Sky Park, has no showers, and has no water available for fillups - fill your containers in Moab, 32 miles away.
The Experience
Why It Matters
These are the original yurts at Dead Horse Point, and with five units they are the largest lodging inventory on the mesa. They are also the only place in the park a dog can sleep indoors, which quietly makes them the target for a lot of Moab road trips. Same 5,900-foot International Dark Sky Park, same 2,000-foot canyon rim, one more unit to aim at than Wingate.
The Route
The five Moenkopi yurts sit in a secluded cul-de-sac near the park entrance, separate from the Wingate and Kayenta campgrounds. Each sleeps up to six on a bunk bed with a queen on the bottom and a full mattress on top, plus a pullout futon couch with a full mattress. Heating and cooling units, electrical outlets, a mini fridge and microwave, tables indoors and outdoors, lamps and fire pits come with the unit, and the park supplies propane for the outdoor grill. Modern restroom facilities are within easy walking distance. A private spur connects the yurts directly to the Intrepid Mountain Biking Trail System - nearly 30 miles of trail - and the park's eight miles of hiking trails run along both rims to the overlook itself.
The Feeling
The cul-de-sac is set back from the campground, so it is quieter than the main loops. Sweeping views open off the mesa and the La Sal Mountains catch the last of the sun. You can put a bike straight onto the Intrepid system from your own spur, come back, run the AC or the heater, and cook on a grill the park keeps in propane.
Trailhead Information
Moenkopi Yurts cul-de-sac
5,900 ft elevationFive yurts in a secluded cul-de-sac near the park entrance, with a private spur onto the Intrepid Mountain Biking Trail System and modern restrooms within easy walking distance.
Restrooms
Water on site
Weak Signal
Parking
One vehicle included; an extra vehicle is $20 per night. No EV charging and no extension cords.
Getting There
Nine miles northwest of Moab on US 191, then 23 miles southwest on Utah 313 to the end of the highway.
Nearest Services
Moab, 32 miles from the park; fast EV charging at Lions Park in Moab.
Notes
No showers anywhere in the park; no water available for fillups. Fill containers in Moab.
Rules & Regulations
- •A maximum of two dogs are allowed inside a Moenkopi yurt, for $20 per pet per stay; no other pets are allowed
- •Dogs must be leashed on six feet or shorter, or crated, and never left unattended
- •Smoking and cooking are not allowed inside the yurts
- •Tent and trailer or RV camping is not allowed by the yurts
- •Bedding is not provided
- •Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m.
- •Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily
- •There are no EV charging stations for yurt occupants and extension cords may not be used
- •Reservations are on a four-month rolling basis, up to four months prior to arrival
Gear Checklist
Required
- Your own bedding for the queen, the full bunk and the futon
- All your water, filled before you leave Moab
- Firewood for the fire pit, bought in town
- A leash six feet or shorter, or a crate, if you are bringing dogs
- Warm layers for the mesa after dark in any season
- Shower supplies for a stop in Moab - the park has none
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Key Landmarks
Moenkopi Yurts cul-de-sac
Five yurts set back near the park entrance, with a private spur onto the Intrepid trail system
Intrepid Mountain Biking Trail System
Nearly 30 miles of mountain bike trails, reachable straight from the yurt spur
Dead Horse Point overlook
2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River, looking into Canyonlands National Park
La Sal Mountains
The range that closes the eastern horizon and takes the sunset light from the yurt decks
Visitor Center
Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with WiFi and spotty cell service
Moenkopi Yurts FAQ
How many Moenkopi yurts are there?
Five, in a secluded cul-de-sac near the entrance of Dead Horse Point State Park. That makes them the largest lodging inventory in the park.
Can I bring a dog to a Moenkopi yurt?
Yes - this is the only lodging at Dead Horse Point that allows pets. A maximum of two dogs are allowed inside for $20 per pet per stay, and they must be leashed on six feet or shorter, or crated, and never left unattended.
How much does a Moenkopi yurt cost?
$150 plus taxes per night, discounted to $100 plus taxes from July 7 to September 1, December 1 to 20 and January 3 to February 13. An extra vehicle is $20 and the pet fee is $20 per pet per stay.
How many people fit in a Moenkopi yurt?
Up to six. Each has a bunk bed with a queen mattress on the bottom and a full on top, plus a pullout futon couch with a full mattress. Bedding is not provided.
What is inside a Moenkopi yurt?
Heating and cooling units, electrical outlets, a mini fridge and microwave, tables indoors and outdoors, lamps and fire pits, plus an outdoor propane grill with propane supplied by the park. Modern restrooms are within easy walking distance.
How far in advance can I book a Moenkopi yurt?
Four months. All campsites and yurts at Dead Horse Point can be reserved for up to four months prior to your arrival date, through ReserveAmerica or by calling 1-800-322-3770.
Can I ride mountain bike trails from the Moenkopi yurts?
Yes. The yurts have a private spur to the Intrepid Mountain Biking Trail System, which covers nearly 30 miles. Dogs are allowed on the hiking trails but not on the mountain bike trails.
Is there water or a shower at the Moenkopi yurts?
Modern restrooms are within easy walking distance, but there are no showers anywhere in the park and no water available for fillups. All campers must fill water storage tanks and containers before arriving.
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Photography Guide
Golden Hour
Sunset from the yurt decks toward the La Sal Mountains, then straight to the rim for the last light on the canyon.
Best Light
Sunrise at the overlook, when light drops into the gooseneck 2,000 feet below before any day traffic arrives from Moab.
Beat the Crowds
The cul-de-sac is set back from the campground loops, so it is quieter than anywhere else on the mesa. Ride the Intrepid spur early and hit the overlook before the Moab day traffic climbs Utah 313.
Classic Shots
- 📍The Colorado River gooseneck from Dead Horse Point at first light
- 📍Milky Way over the mesa in this International Dark Sky Park
- 📍La Sal Mountains going pink from the yurt cul-de-sac
- 📍Slickrock and singletrack on the Intrepid system with the canyon behind
- 📍A lit yurt at blue hour with the desert closing in around it
Can't Get a Moenkopi Yurts Permit?
Consider these alternatives if your preferred dates aren't available.
Wingate Yurts
Same AreaFour yurts at the edge of the Wingate Campground, same fit-out and same rate.
Permit required
Tradeoffs
Closer to the campground and the rim trails, but pets are not allowed inside and there is one fewer unit to aim at.
Wingate Hike-In Tent Sites
Easier AlternativeEleven tent-only sites a short walk from the parking area in the Wingate Campground.
Permit required
Tradeoffs
$45 a night instead of $150, and eleven units instead of five - but you supply the shelter and the shade.
Goblin Valley Yurts
Similar ExperienceTwo yurts at Goblin Valley State Park, in another certified Dark Sky Park about two hours west.
Permit required
Tradeoffs
Also dog-friendly and also $150, but only two units exist - the hardest yurt booking in the state system.
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