Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Near a cliff edge the sun sets in the distance.
The sun sets behind the Pakoon Basin.
A UTV drives down a road surrounded on both sides by sage
Visitors enjoy exploring the roads on the monument.
The sun sets behind a grove of ponderosa trees lighting up an orange tent with a warm glow
Campsites on the monument are primitive as there is no designated campground.
Looking across a long narrow stockpond. Green grass slopes towards the water.
Areas such as Waring Ranch give a glimpse into ranching operations in the early and mid-20th century
The setting sun sits above trees and shrubs adorned with hues of orange, red and green.
Sunrise and sunsets hallmark the vast landscapes of the monument.
Photos: National Park Service

About Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally rich geologic history spanning almost two billion years. Full of natural splendor and a sense of solitude, this area remains remote and unspoiled, qualities that are essential to the protection of its scientific and historic resources.

Quick Facts

State Arizona
Designation National Monument
State Code AZ
Weather Parashant is split between low elevation Mojave Desert on the west side and high elevation pinyon/juniper/ponderosa highlands on the east side. Expect sun on average 310 days per year. The…

Location & Map

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is located in Arizona.

Operating Hours

The monument is open every day of the year, however many areas may be inaccessible when roads are impassable. Within the boundaries of Grand Canyon-Parashant there are no facilities or visitor contact stations. Do not rely on your cellphone - there is no cell service on the monument. Roads can be impassable during the monsoon season, July through September, and after winter storms.

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

Activities

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Astronomy Stargazing Biking Camping Backcountry Camping Hiking Backcountry Hiking Junior Ranger Program

Getting There

• The monument is located in the northwest corner of Arizona, bordering Nevada to the west and near the southern border of Utah. The monument has entry roads from Nevada, Utah and Arizona. • There are no paved roads or visitor services within the monument's million-plus acres. • Visitors should be prepared for travel on rugged dirt roads, with an appropriate high-clearance vehicle equipped with all-terrain tires. Spare tires should also be all-terrain rated.

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Contact & Address

Address Public Lands Visitor Center, Saint George, UT, 84790

Topics & Themes

Animals Birds Forests and Woodlands Coniferous Forests Scenic Views Thickets and Shrublands Trails Wilderness

Things To Do

NPS Passport Stamp

NPS Passport Stamp

Passport Cancellation and Junior Ranger Stamp.

Are you a "Passport to Your National Parks" cancellation stamp collector? Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument has a couple of stamps…

Visitor Centers

Public Lands Center

The Public Lands Center is located at 4001 East Aviator Drive, St. George, Utah 84790. This federal interagency office is staffed by employees from the…

Hours: This federal interagency office is staffed by employees from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S National Forest Service, and by dedicated volunteers from the local community. The Public Lands Center provides recreational information and maps for federal lands managed in southwest Utah, northwest Arizona, and eastern Nevada. The building is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30pm and is closed on all federal holidays.

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