Canyonlands National Park
National Park · UT
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Information · Trip-planning tips for 2026
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.
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/cany
- Location
- Canyonlands National Park (38.246, -109.880)
Track your visit to Canyonlands National Park
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Passport stamp locations
- Canyonlands Backcountry Office
- Hans Flat Ranger Station
- Island in the Sky Visitor Center
- The Needles Visitor Center
Hours
Open Year-roundtoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
Canyonlands National Park is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Canyonlands Backcountry Officeclosed todayDirections
- Hans Flat Ranger Stationtoday: 8:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
- Island in the Sky Visitor Centertoday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- The Needles Visitor Centertoday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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2 Hours in Island in the Sky2–5 hours · 3 stops
Want to make the most out of your 2 hours in the park? Visit Grand View Point and Green River Overlook, and hike the 0.5-mile-loop nature trail to Mesa Arch.
2 Hours in The Needles2–5 hours · 6 stops
Looking to make the most of two hours in the park? Start at the Needles Visitor Center to watch the park orientation film and grab a map from one of our friendly rangers. Hike one or two of the short interpretive trails, like Stone Storehouse or Pothole Point, stop by Wooden Shoe Arch Overlook, then drive to Big Spring Canyon Overlook to enjoy the view.
4 Hours in the Needles4–6 hours · 8 stops
Want to make the most of four hours in the park, but not sure if you want to commit to a backcountry hike? The Needles District offers beautiful front country opportunities that allow for an excellent experience! Start at the Needles Visitor Center to watch the park orientation film, then explore the park's four front country hikes and beautiful overlooks for a truly memorable visit. (Note: Vehicles longer than 21ft in length are not permitted on the Cave Spring or Elephant Hill Access Roads)
Explore Human History1–3 d · 6 stops
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $30.00
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants.
- Motorcycle — $25.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
- Per Person — $15.00
Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
- Annual Entrance - Park — $55.00
Valid for one year through the month of purchase. Admits one (1) private, non-commercial vehicle or its pass holder to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. U.S. residents only.