Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

 

 

NPS

Canyonlands National Park

The park is generally open year-round, 24 hours a day.

Each district of Canyonlands has its own visitor center or ranger station. Hours vary by season.

 

NPS/Sierra Coon

Traffic

Between March and November—particularly on busy holiday weekends—you may experience long lines at the entrance road, and parking lots at popular trailheads and viewpoints are often full.

The following holidays and weekends are especially busy:

• The weeks surrounding Easter (dates vary),
• Memorial Day four-day weekend (leading up to the last Monday in May),
• Labor Day four-day weekend (leading up to the first Monday in September),
• Utah fall break (dates vary, occurs in October)

Check traffic conditions outside the park on the Utah Department of Transportation Traffic Site.

 

NPS

Road Conditions

Four-wheel-drive roads in Canyonlands range in difficulty from intermediate to extremely technical.

Rain and snow can quickly change unpaved roads to four-wheel-drive condition or make them impassable. Check current road conditions.

 

Construction

Upcoming projects in the park that could affect your visit are listed below.
(If nothing is listed, no projects are expected to affect visitors' plans.)

Grand View Point remodel (late summer to early fall 2024, 2025, and 2026)

 

NPS/Sheena Harper

Camping

Developed campgrounds at Island in the Sky and The Needles are open year-round. Sites at Island in the Sky are first-come, first-served. Some sites at The Needles are available for reservation. During spring and fall, the campgrounds usually fill early. Read more about camping in and around Canyonlands.

 

NPS/Kirsten Kearse

Ranger Programs

National park rangers and volunteer interns offer various programs spring through fall. Check at park visitor centers for schedules. You can also check the calendar for special events and activities.

 

Park News

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