Panorama Point — Local services in Moab

Follow Arches National Park Road until you reach the Panorama Point road on the east side. Follow the road to the tear-drop parking lot, which is perched atop a sandy ridge line. From this breathtaking viewpoint, you will have a commanding view of the surrounding landscape, of rolling hills of rust-red rock stretch out before you, dotted with towering fins and monumental arches that seem to defy gravity. Today, with the sky so clear, this panorama view stretched out for miles, and we were able to enjoy the stunning La Sal Mountains rising in the distance. This is an excellent location to take a deep breath, stretch your legs or enjoy a snack. On the backside of the loop, there is a two-stall vault toilet and in the middle of the loop are three covered picnic pavilions with tables. At the top end of the loop, there are several interpretive displays concerning stargazing as well as numerous stone benches, used by the U.S. Park Rangers to deliver lectures to the public on a...

I am writing this review specifically for stargazing. We went during a new moon and were excited to see the stars/milky way. While this area is great, I do not recommend it for stargazing. There are WAY too many people driving in and out to do the same thing and your eyes can never truly adjust to the darkness because of headlights coming in and out. I recommend finding a remote spot or trail in the park to look at stars. We ended up leaving and just going somewhere remote. It was so...

Panorama Point offers wide-open views of Arches and the surrounding area. Located at the top of a hill, you can enjoy views of the La Sal Mountains, the Fiery Furnace, and even Devils Garden from your vehicle or at viewpoints along the parking area. Panorama Point is also an excellent place to stargaze and take in...