Overview
Blanding is a city in Utah's Canyon Country.
3 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Blanding
Edge of the Cedars State Park
Goosenecks State Park
Located some 56 miles south-west of Blanding, this park is also managed by the Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum. Unless you're up for some serious camping, Blanding is probably the best base from where to explore the…
The Dinosaur Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Oct. (climate data from nearby Hovenweep National Monument)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CEZ Cortez Municipal Airport, Cortez — 52 mi away. Directions
- CNY Canyonlands Regional Airport, Moab — 80 mi away. Directions
- ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque — 240 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Edge of the Cedars State Park, Goosenecks State Park
- Afternoon The Dinosaur Museum
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By bus
See
See Goosenecks State Park
Located some 56 miles south-west of Blanding, this park is also managed by the Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum. Unless you're up for some serious camping, Blanding is probably the best base from where to explore the spectacular geology and great views in this rather undeveloped park.
Sleep
Nearby
Monticello
City / town · 6 listings · 18 mi away
Hovenweep National Monument
Park · 2 listings · 28 mi away
Natural Bridges National Monument
Park · 6 listings · 29 mi away
Mexican Hat
City / town · 8 listings · 39 mi away
Goosenecks State Park
Park · 40 mi away
Canyonlands National Park
Park · 45 listings · 41 mi away
Four Corners
Park · 2 listings · 49 mi away
Towaoc
City / town · 4 listings · 50 mi away
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