National Monument

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is a National Monument in Arizona. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Arizona National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Near a cliff edge the sun sets in the distance.
Hudson Point · Photo: NPS/T. Miller (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

2

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 2 information.

Information

Looking for a Grand Canyon view? A warning about mobile devices and map/navigation apps

Map apps may direct you to Parashant if you search for directions to "Grand Canyon" due the canyon's name in both the national park and monument names. The national park has paved roads and services. Parashant has no services and rugged/remote conditions.

Posted or updated Sep 18, 2025 ·Details on nps.gov

Information

Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Requirements for Residents and Non-residents.

Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are required by law to display a valid OHV decal to operate on public and state trust lands in Arizona. This includes “street legal” vehicles that meet these two requirements.

Posted or updated Dec 29, 2023 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Grand Canyon-Parashant.

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingCampingBackcountry CampingHikingBackcountry HikingJunior Ranger Program

Operating hours

The monument is open every day of the year, however many areas may be inaccessible when roads are impassable.

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

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.

Contact and directions

Phone
(435) 688-3200
Email
[email protected]
Address
Public Lands Visitor Center, Saint George, UT 84790
Coordinates
36.4154, -113.6683· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Public Lands CenterMon 8:00AM - 4:30PM · Tue 8:00AM - 4:30PM · Wed 8:00AM - 4:30PM · Thu 8:00AM - 4:30PM · Fri 8:00AM - 4:30PM · Sat Closed · Sun Closed(435) 688-3200Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/para/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.