Mesa Arch, at Island in the Sky, is a great spot for photographers.
Canyonlands National Park
National Park · UT
Canyonlands is a wilderness of canyons, buttes, and spires carved by the Colorado River and Green River. The park is divided into four distinct districts; no roads join them together. The districts share similar desert ecosystems, but each one provides unique opportunities for adventure and discovery.
Park report
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$30
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesExpect delays due to paving on Potash Road/SR-279
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesTrip-planning tips for 2026
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park3 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good4 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available22 activities
Park Name
InfoCanyonlands National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoUT
Phone
Info435-719-2313
canyinfo@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$55
Operating Hours
InfoCanyonlands National Park is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Visitor Center: Canyonlands Backcountry Office
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Hans Flat Ranger Station
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Island in the Sky Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Explorers and Expeditions, Farming and Agriculture + 15 more
Weather Info
InfoCanyonlands is part of the Colorado Plateau, a "high desert" region that experiences wide temperature fluctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees in a single day. The temperate (and most popular) seasons
Getting There
InfoCanyonlands National Park is cut into three land districts by the Green and Colorado rivers. Island in the Sky, in the north of the park, is about 40 minutes from Moab, UT via UT 313. The Needles dist
Location
Info38.2456° N, -109.8802° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website