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: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MT daily
October 28, 2018 through May 2019 (off-season hours): 8:00 am to 4:30 pm MT daily
Painted Canyon Visitor Center (South Unit)
Current hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm MT daily
Will close for the season on October 28, 2018.
North Unit Contact Station
Current Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CT daily
October 28 through May 2019: (off-season) open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CT Friday through Monday (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.)
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.
