National Park
Canyonlands National Park is a National Park in Utah. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 3 campgrounds and 4 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $15.
Utah National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
“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.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
0
Campgrounds
3
Visitor centers
4
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 1 information.
Caution
The Mineral Bottom Road switchbacks and west side of the White Rim Road are slippery and muddy due to recent rains. They are passable but travel is not recommended until the roads dry out.
Posted or updated Oct 23, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
Planning to visit Canyonlands this year? To ensure the best experience, please anticipate potentially long wait times at the entrance station. If overlook or trailhead parking is full, plan to return a little later. Please avoid parking on vegetation and roadways to help preserve this beautiful place for everyone to enjoy.
Posted or updated Mar 16, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $30 | Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Buy online |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $55 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. Fee details on nps.gov
There are hundreds of miles of unpaved roads in Canyonlands, providing access to various campsites, trailheads, and viewpoints in the park's backcountry. Most roads require high-clearance, low range four-wheel-drive.
Year-round Reservation required Fee applies
The Colorado and Green rivers have played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Canyonlands. Boating is a great way to see the park from the bottom up, and affords boaters a unique perspective.
1-12 Days Year-round Reservation required Fee applies
There are a few ways to become a junior ranger at Canyonlands. Free junior ranger booklets are available at park visitor centers, or you can download them from the park website.
See all 8 things to do in Canyonlands →
Activities the NPS lists for Canyonlands.
AstronomyStargazingBikingBoatingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingGroup CampingClimbingRock ClimbingGuided ToursBoat TourHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingPaddlingCanoe or Kayak CampingWhitewater RaftingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Canyonlands National Park is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
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.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyonlands Backcountry Office | Mon 8:00AM - 4:00PM · Tue 8:00AM - 4:00PM · Wed 8:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 8:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 8:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat Closed · Sun Closed | 435-241-3110 | Yes |
| Hans Flat Ranger Station | Daily: 8:00AM - 4:00PM | 435-241-3105 | Yes |
| Island in the Sky Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | 435-241-1314 | Yes |
| The Needles Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | 4352594711 ext. 10 | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) Campground | 12 | 0 | 12 | Yes, up to 28 ft | $15 | — |
| The Needles Campground | 26 | 11 | 14 | Yes, up to 28 ft | $20 | Recreation.gov |
| The Needles District Group Campsites | 3 | 3 | 0 | Yes, up to 25 ft | $90 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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