The Details
The Colorado and Green rivers carve a labyrinth of mesas, canyons, and buttes in a remote Utah wilderness.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHMid-March–May and September–October: comfortable in Island in the Sky and the Needles.
Quieter than neighboring Arches; spring and fall weekends are busiest.
Summer highs of 95–105°F with little shade, and monsoon storms (July–September) can flood backcountry roads. Winter nights are cold and the White Rim can be icy.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
OFFICIAL & TRUSTED SITESCanyonlands