Scenic Viewpoints in Garfield County, Utah

Top scenic viewpoints

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Bryce Point OverlookGarfield County · 2,535 m

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Bullfrog Creek OverlookGarfield County · 1,503 m

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Desert OverlookGarfield County · 3,283 m

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Fairyland Point OverlookGarfield County · 2,371 m

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Farview Point OverlookGarfield County · 2,690 m

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Flint Trail OverlookGarfield County · 2,088 m

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Inspiration Point OverlookGarfield County · 2,487 m

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Lake Powell OverlookGarfield County · 1,301 m

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Paria View OverlookGarfield County · 2,495 m

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Piracy Point OverlookGarfield County · 2,685 m

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Strike Valley OverlookGarfield County · 1,831 m

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Sunrise Point OverlookGarfield County · 2,439 m

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Sunset Point OverlookGarfield County · 2,432 m

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Swamp Canyon OverlookGarfield County · 2,454 m

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Long Canyon OverlookGarfield County · 1,955 m

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How to photograph scenic viewpoints

Overlooks are about the sweep of the land, so low-angle light matters most: side-light at sunrise or sunset reveals ridges and texture that midday sun flattens.

• Arrive 30–45 minutes before sunrise or sunset to find a composition before the light peaks.
• Use a telephoto (70–200 mm) to isolate layered ridges and light rays instead of shooting only wide.
• Check the sun azimuth for your date: front-light, side-light and back-light give three different pictures from the same rail.
• Haze builds in summer afternoons; mornings after a cold front are often the clearest.
• Stay behind barriers — many overlook edges are undercut or crumbly.

Season: Clear, dry air in autumn and after winter storms gives the longest views; summer adds wildflowers but also haze.