Southeast Utah is the heart of red rock country, containing Moab, Monticello, Blanding, and the surrounding canyonlands. It is home to Arches, Canyonlands, Natural Bridges, and Bears Ears, making it one of the most iconic desert landscapes in the United States.
The region is defined by dramatic geology, national parks, archaeological sites, and outdoor tourism. Visitors come for hiking, photography, off-roading, rafting, and exploring ancient cultural locations. Communities here are smaller and more isolated, but they offer unmatched access to some of Utah’s most famous landscapes.
| City name | Population (latest known) | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blanding | 3,375 | San Juan |
| Green River | 846 | Emery |
| Moab | 5,743 | Grand |
| Monticello | 1,980 | San Juan |
| Kanab | 4,312 | Kanab is seat of Kane County |
| Salina | 2,554 | Sevier |