Canyonlands
National Park

Visit Our Expanded Web Pages The page below contains basic information about Canyonlands National Park. The Expanded Web Pages contain more extensive information on trip-planning, backcountry use, reservations, commercial trips, geology, scientific research, park management, as well as natural and cultural resources. The expanded pages also provide links to the Canyonlands Natural History Association's electronic catalog, weather forecasts, river flows, and Utah travel information. Visitation Highest in spring and fall. Location Southeast Utah Address 2282 S. West Resource Blvd. Moab, UT 84532-3298 Telephone (435) 259-7164 This line offers 24-hour recorded information. Operating Hours Visitor centers are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours during spring and fall. Visitor centers are closed on some federal holidays. Climate Generally pleasant temperatures during spring and fall, with cold winters and very hot summers. Directions Canyonlands is divided into three land districts which are two to six hours apart by car. Needles District: From U.S. 191, take Utah 211 west to the Needles. Island in the Sky District: From U.S. 191, take Utah 313 south to the Island. Maze District: From Utah 24, take a graded dirt road east to the Hans Flat Ranger Station. Entrance Fees Entrance fees are charged late February through October. Fees are $10 for private vehicles, $5 for individuals (good for seven days) Golden Age, Eagle, and Access passes are available and honored. Facilities and Opportunities Visitor Centers and Exhibits The visitor centers at the Island in the Sky and Needles districts offer exhibits and sales areas for books, maps and other publications. The Maze District Ranger Station at Hans Flat has a small sales area. Backcountry Use Canyonlands has hundreds of miles of backcountry roads and trails. Backcountry permits are required for overnight use and are limited in number. Reservations are recommended. Programs & Activities Evening programs, overlook talks and other programs are offered spring through fall. Check at visitor centers for current schedules. A Junior Ranger Program is available for children ages 6-12. Frontcountry Camping Individual sites for ten or fewer people are first-come, first-served. Needles District: Squaw Flat Campground, 26 sites, water, vault toilets, $10 per night, no reservations. Island in the Sky District: Willow Flat Campground, 12 sites, vault toilets, $5 per night, no water, no reservations. Group Campsites There are three group campsites located in the Needles District of Canyonlands which will accomodate groups of eleven (11) or more people. Reservations are recommended. Food & Supplies There are no services within Canyonlands. Gas, food and other items are available in nearby towns. Recommended Activities Canyonlands is primarily a backcountry destination. Visitors come to the park for sightseeing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, four-wheel driving, and river running. Each district retains its own character and offers different opportunities for exploration. The Island in the Sky offers expansive views from many overlooks, short hiking trails, and is the easiest to visit in a short period of time. The Needles offers more of a backcountry experience, requiring some hiking or four-wheel driving to see the area's attractions. The Maze is entirely a backcountry area which requires a good deal of hiking and/or four-wheel driving over rough terrain and considerably more time to visit. Additional Information Much more information is available in our Expanded Web Pages. Alternatively, contact: Canyonlands National Park 2282 S. West Resource Blvd. Moab, UT 84532-3298 (435) 259-7164 Author: Neal Herbert Last updated: June 7, 1999 http://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm