Canyonlands National Park

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a broad stone arch with rock pinnacles in the distance

About Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands is a wilderness of canyons, buttes, and spires carved by the Colorado River and Green River. The park is divided into four distinct districts; no roads join them together. The districts share similar desert ecosystems, but each one provides unique opportunities for adventure and discovery.

Quick Facts

State Utah
Designation National Park
State Code UT
Weather Canyonlands is part of the Colorado Plateau, a "high desert" region that experiences wide temperature fluctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees in a single day. The temperate (and most popular) seasons…

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle $30.00

Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants.

Entrance - Motorcycle $25.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Per Person $15.00

Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.

Operating Hours

Canyonlands National Park is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Astronomy Stargazing Biking Boating Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping Climbing Rock Climbing Guided Tours Boat Tour Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Paddling Canoe or Kayak Camping Whitewater Rafting Junior Ranger Program Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

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