Canyonlands National Park
1 campground in the park · 400 nearby · 376 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS/Rhodes Smartt
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationTrip-planning tips for 2026Planning to visit Canyonlands this year? To ensure the best experience, please anticipate potentially long wait times at the entrance station. If overlook or trailhead parking is full, plan to return a little later. Please avoid parking on vegetation and roadways to help preserve this beautiful place for everyone to enjoy.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $30 per vehicle
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 1 campgroundReserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 400 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 376 sitesWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $55Canyonlands only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 1
Camping near the park 400
- Aerial viewCampground
White Crack
1.1 mi · Monticello, UT
- Aerial viewCampground
Camp site
4.0 mi · Blanding, UT
Free and dispersed nearby 376
See them on the map- New Bates Wilson CampsiteBlanding, UT6.0 mi
- Devils Kitchen Campsite 1Blanding, UT7.5 mi
- Devils Kitchen Campsite 2Blanding, UT7.6 mi
- Devils Kitchen Campsite 3Blanding, UT7.6 mi
- Dp1Blanding, UT8.0 mi
- Bs1Blanding, UT8.4 mi
Services nearby: 4 dump stations · 2 rest areas
About Canyonlands
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…
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.
Photos: NPS/Neal Herbert · NPS/Rhodes Smartt
Things to do
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Group Camping
- Climbing
Plan your visit
Getting there
Canyonlands 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 district is in the…
Weather
Canyonlands 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 are spring…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle$30
- Motorcycle, 7 days$25
- Per person$15
- Canyonlands annual pass$55
Hours
Canyonlands National Park is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Getting there
Canyonlands 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 district is in the southeast corner of Canyonlands, about 90 minutes from Moab or an hour from Monticello, UT via UT 211. The Maze district, in the west of the park, is the most remote and challenging; its ranger station is down 46 miles of dirt road from UT 24. All roads in The Maze require high-clearance 4WD.
Weather
Canyonlands 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 are spring (April-May) and fall (mid-September-October), when daytime highs average 60 to 80 F and lows average 30 to 50 F. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 F, making strenuous exercise difficult. Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 F, and lows averaging 0 to 20 F.
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