Parks

Canyonlands invites you to explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. These areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, but each offers different opportunities for sightseeing and adventure.

Map showing location of park.

campers sit around a campfire in a fire ring while a standing person pours water onto it

Fire restrictions go into effect in Southeast Utah Group parks

2025-06-27

Fire danger is increasing in southeastern Utah due to prolonged drought and rising temperatures. On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and Natural Bridges National Monument will increase fire restrictions.

people stand in shade near and beneath sandstone arch, surrounded by sunlit loose sand

Arches and Canyonlands anticipate busy Fourth of July weekend

2025-06-25

Arches and Canyonlands national parks expect a busy July Fourth holiday weekend, with increased traffic, long lines at park entrances, busy trails, and limited parking at both parks. Arches' pilot reservation system remains in effect through the holiday, then pauses July 7 to August 28, resuming before Labor Day weekend.

large stone columns and arches loom above vehicles parked along a fence, blue sky above

Arches and Canyonlands Prepare for a Busy Memorial Day Weekend

2025-05-19

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Arches and Canyonlands national parks advise visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking at both parks. Planning ahead is essential for a safe and enjoyable visit. All visitors entering Arches between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. will need a timed entry reservation.

Motorcyclist Fatality at Canyonlands National Park

2025-05-09

On Thursday May 8, 2025, National Park Service rangers responded to reports of a single motor vehicle accident involving a motorcyclist at the entrance to the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 71-year-old male patient, Bruce Griffith from Copper Mountain, CO, was pronounced deceased at the scene.