Canyonlands National Park
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Canyonlands at a glance
- Best time
- March, July–August, November–December
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Island in the Sky overlooks
- Nearby city
- Moab, UT
Explore this park
Alerts(5)
Shafer Trail Closed
Shafer Trail Road is temporarily closed due to flood damage.
Grand View Point Closed for Construction Weekdays July 27 to Oct 1
NPS detailsGrand View Point Overlook, Grand View Point Trail, and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) of park road is closed Monday to Thursday. The closure applies to all uses, including vehicles, tour buses, motorcycles, bikes, & hikers. Parking is open but limited Friday to Sunday.
Adjacent public land access remains impacted by Babylon Fire
NPS detailsRoad access is closed west of Cathedral Butte Trailhead and east of Beef Basin per the Bureau of Land Management order. Backpackers are able to access the trailhead for trips into Salt Creek. Motor vehicle and bicycle traffic can access Beef Basin via Elephant Hill 4WD Road only.
No Wood or Charcoal Fires Allowed - Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect
NPS detailsAll fires are prohibited. Only petroleum or propane-fueled stoves or grills are allowed in backcountry campsites, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Fireworks are never allowed. Smoke only inside vehicles or in developed areas over 3 feet from flammables.
Trip-planning tips for 2026
Planning 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.
Common questions
Planning Canyonlands
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 4 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Canyonlands National Park Day Use Backcountry Permits and Canyonlands National Park Day Use River Permits. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
