Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
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Grand Canyon-Parashant at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main Grand Canyon-Parashant highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Saint George, UT
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About Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally rich geologic history spanning almost two billion years. Full of natural splendor and a sense of solitude, this area remains remote and unspoiled, qualities that are essential to the protection of its scientific and historic resources.
Weather Information
Parashant is split between low elevation Mojave Desert on the west side and high elevation pinyon/juniper/ponderosa highlands on the east side. Expect sun on average 310 days per year. The summer months of June through September are very hot on the west side with highs above 100°F daily (80°F+ at night) below 2,500 feet. The high elevation east side is ~15°F cooler. Expect heavy afternoon monsoon storms June - September. Roads often stay muddy/icy above 5,500 feet December - February.
Operating Hours
The monument is open every day of the year, however many areas may be inaccessible when roads are impassable. Within the boundaries of Grand Canyon-Parashant there are no facilities or visitor contact stations. Do not rely on your cellphone - there is no cell service on the monument. Roads can be impassable during the monsoon season, July through September, and after winter storms.
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Common questions
Planning Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Grand Canyon-Parashant. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
