Canyonlands National Park
337,598
Acres
911K/year
Annual Visitors
$30
Entry Fee
April through May, September through October
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Canyonlands was established on September 12, 1964, protecting 337,598 acres of canyon country carved by the Colorado and Green rivers in southeastern Utah. The two rivers divide the park into three distinct districts: Island in the Sky, the Needles, and the Maze.
What Canyonlands Is Known For
Mesa Arch sunrise
Island in the Sky
The Needles
White Rim Trail
Top Activities
Hiking
Four-wheeling
Mountain biking
Backpacking
Photography
Our Complete Canyonlands Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip. Trails, timing, tips, and the spots most visitors miss.
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