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 4:30 pm MT
Extended hours June through September
Painted Canyon Visitor Center
Current hours: Open May through October
Daily 8:30-4:30 pm MT, Extended hours Memorial Day to Labor Day
North Unit Contact Station
Current Hours: Open Friday-Monday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CT
Open daily May through October
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.
