Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Latest COVID-19 Update

In areas CDC identifies as high COVID-19 community level, masks are required for everyone in all NPS buildings, regardless of vaccination status. In most low and medium COVID-19 community level areas, masks are optional, but visitors should follow signs and instructions from park staff and volunteers. Visitors and employees are always welcome to wear a mask if it makes them more comfortable.

Mask requirements vary by park based on CDC's COVID-19 Community Level tool. Additional details are available at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.

What's Open?

• Park Roads

• Hiking trails - plan ahead and be prepared

• Restrooms throughout the park
• Campground
• Hovenweep Visitor Center
• The park bookstore operated by Canyonlands Natural History Association

What's Closed?

• Hovenweep Visitor Center's park film

• Cutthroat Castle Unit (Learn more about this closure.)

 

Stay safe and leave no trace!

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Recreate Responsibly

When recreating, park visitors should maintain social distance and avoid high-risk outdoor activities. Please do not visit if you are sick or were recently exposed to COVID-19. Park staff will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.

• Keep your distance.
  Give others plenty of room whether you are on a trail or in a parking lot.
• Keep it with you.
  If you brought it, take it with you. Trash pickup and restroom facilities are limited in many park areas.