📷 Bureau of Land Management - Utah, Public domainFisher Towers
Moab, UT
Dark red mud-and-sandstone spires up to 275 m tall, rising above the Colorado River off Utah 128. A trail winds 3.5 km among the towers; the last 3 km of access road is graded dirt, fine for cars.
The Fisher Towers are a group of red sandstone spires northeast of Moab, Utah, reached from Utah State Route 128 and managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The towers are made of red Cutler sandstone protected by a harder cap of Moenkopi sandstone. The tallest, The Titan, measures about 900 feet (roughly 275 metres). Other formations along the way include Ancient Art with its corkscrew summit and the roughly 240-metre Cottontail Tower.
The Fisher Towers Trail is rated moderate: about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) round trip with roughly 200 metres of elevation gain, a short steel ladder and cairns as markers. Shorter options turn around after 0.8 or 1.6 kilometres. There is no shade, so on hot days plan the hike for early morning or evening and carry plenty of water.
A gravel road of about three kilometres leaves UT 128 for the parking area and is passable by car in dry weather. A small BLM campground sits at the trailhead; check fees and availability in advance.
- Nearest town
- Moab, UT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 38.7250, -109.3089
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Devils Garden CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Fisher Towers · 53 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Sun Outdoors North MoabCampsite17 mi from Fisher TowersTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Sun Outdoors Arches GatewayMotorhome stopover17 mi from Fisher TowersMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Sun Outdoors Moab DowntownMotorhome stopover17 mi from Fisher TowersTentsCaravansMotorhomesWi-Fi
- Moab KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover17 mi from Fisher TowersTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Red Desert RV ParkCampsite19 mi from Fisher TowersCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Fisher Towers?
Fisher Towers is in Moab, UT, at GPS 38.7250, -109.3089. It is about 29 mi from Dead Horse Point.
Can you camp near Fisher Towers?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Fisher Towers Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 76 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fisher Towers?
Fisher Towers is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Colorado River Byway to Moab, Dead Horse Point and Island in the Sky and Arches, towers and canyons: by camper through Moab, Arches and Canyonlands.
What is there to see near Fisher Towers?
Places worth a stop nearby: Arches National Park (15 mi), Devils Garden Campground (15 mi), Corona Arch Trail (20 mi) and Dead Horse Point State Park (29 mi).
When is the best time to visit Fisher Towers?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)