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: Partially Open

Painted Canyon Visitor Center
Current hours: CLOSED due to COVID-19

North Unit Contact Station
Current Hours: CLOSED due to COVID-19

Campgrounds:

Cottonwood Campground
CLOSED due to COVID-19

Juniper Campground
CLOSED due to COVID-19

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.