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Canyonlands National Park in Moab, Utah is home to awe-inspiring canyons, towering buttes, and the winding Colorado River and Green River. This park is divided into four separate districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and The Rivers.
Canyonlands Quick Facts
Native Lands: Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) and Timpanogos (Native Land Digital)
Founded: September 12, 1964
Annual Visitors: 818,492 visitors in 2024
Size: 337,598 acres
Location: Utah
Entrance Fee: $30 per vehicle, valid for 7 days
Notable Fact: People have called Canyonlands home for over 10,000 years, from ancient Native peoples to 20th-century cowboys and ranchers.
Top Experiences in Canyonlands
- Sunrise hike to Mesa Arch, Canyonlands’ top trail.
- Go hiking in the Island in the Sky district.
- Visit the scenic overlooks in Island in the Sky.
- Go backpacking in more remote areas like The Needles or The Maze.
- Watch the sunset at Green River Overlook.
Best Time to Visit Canyonlands
The shoulder seasons of spring and fall are the most temperate, dry, and, with that, popular seasons for Canyonlands National Park. March to May and mid-September to October experience pleasant daytime highs averaging no more than 60°F to 80°F (15°C to 27°C).
Canyonlands National Park Guides
Utah Road Trip
Learn about how to visit all of Utah’s 5 National Parks in this 7-Day Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary! This road trip will take you to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches.
Canyonlands Videos
Watch us explore Canyonlands National Park on YouTube!