Field Trips

A variety of opportunities are available to educational groups visiting the park. Please be aware that ranger program schedules and visitor center hours of operation change throughout the year. Once you have explored these pages, contact us via email if you have further questions regarding your trip logistics.

Academic Fee Waivers

Canyonlands collects a park entrance fee, but education groups may apply to have that fee waived. Fee waivers do not affect campground or permit fees that a group may incur.

Ranger Programs

Spring through fall, ranger programs are offered to the public on a regular schedule. There is no need to pre-register for short guided walks, patio talks or campground talks. At this time, we cannot accommodate requests for special private tours.

Hiking

Non-commercial educational groups may hike together on all park trails. For groups larger than 20 people, breaking into smaller groups is appreciated by other hikers.

Camping

The Needles Campground offers three campsites for groups of 11 or more people that may be reserved in advance. Additional sites at The Needles Campground or Island in the Sky Campground are available first-come, first-served. Educational fee waivers do not affect these fees.

Backcountry

Non-commercial educational groups may also obtain a permit to occupy a backcountry campsite. Educational fee waivers do not affect these permit fees.

River Trips

Academic institutions may need a special use permit for river trips. Please review the criteria for organized groups. Educational fee waivers do not affect these permit fees.