Operating Hours & Seasons

The park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. Please note that the North Unit operates on Central time, while the South Unit operates on Mountain time.

Visitor Centers:

South Unit Visitor Center
Current hours: Open daily 8:00 am to 6:00 pm MT
Extended hours June through September

Painted Canyon Visitor Center
Current hours: Open daily 8:30 am to 5:30 pm MT

North Unit Contact Station
Current Hours: Open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CT

Campgrounds:

Cottonwood Campground
Open all year. Limited services from mid-October to mid-May. Fees collected year-round.

Juniper Campground
Open all year. Limited services from mid-October to mid-May. Fees collected year-round.

Portions of the South Unit Scenic Loop Drive and North Unit Scenic Road may be closed in winter due to snow and ice. Check the status of the park roads.