Canyonlands National Park

Pothole Point Trail
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.
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Tourism to Southeast Utah Group parks contributes $447M to local economy
A new National Park Service report shows that nearly 2.4M visitors to parks of the Southeast Utah Group in 2024 spent $421.9M in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $447 million.
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Call for 2026 Community Artist in the Parks
The Southeast Utah Group of parks will accept applications for the 2026 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program September 15 to October 15, 2025.
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Fire restrictions increase in Southeast Utah Group parks
Southeast Utah continues to experience hazardous fire conditions. On Friday, August 1, 2025, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and Natural Bridges National Monument will increase fire restrictions by banning all open fires (wood and charcoal).
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Fire restrictions go into effect in Southeast Utah Group parks
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.
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Arches and Canyonlands anticipate busy Fourth of July weekend
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.
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Photo by NPS/Neal Herbert
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Photo by NPS/Neal Herbert
a rugged canyon
Photo by NPS/Neal Herbert
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Photo by NPS/Neal Herbert
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Photo by NPS/Neal Herbert
a person rowing a dory on the Colorado River
Photo by NPS/Neal Herbert