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Canyonlands Visitor Information

Canyonlands National Park is open year-round.

Visitor Centers

Island In the Sky Visitor Center
Located just inside the park, on the main road leading into the Island in the Sky District, this visitor center is open 9 am to 4:30 pm daily (except some winter holidays), with extended hours spring through fall. Exhibits, publications and information are available, and a park orientation video may be viewed. Bottled water is available for sale at the visitor center. No water is available elsewhere; bring all that you will need.

Needles Visitor Center
Located on Route 211 just inside the park, this visitor center is open year-round from 9 am to 4:30 pm (except some winter holidays), with extended hours March through October. Exhibits, information and publications are available.

The Unique Districts in Canyonlands

Below we have links to information about the unique areas inside Canyonlands National Park, and also lists of a few of the most popular features found in each district.

Island in the Sky District
Grand View Point
Mesa Arch
Upheaval Dome
Green River Overlook

Needles District
Elephant Hill
Big Spring Overlook
Chesler Park
Colorado River Overlook
Confluence Overlook

Fees and Passes

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is honored and also sold at Canyonlands. Cost is $80. This is the best deal for people intending to visit multiple parks within a year's time. You can get it online.

Individual Entrance to Canyonlands: $5 (Good for 7 Days) This fee applies to motorcycles, bicycles and walk-ins (per person).

Vehicle Entrance to Park: $10 (Good for 7 days)
This fee includes all occupants of a vehicle.

Local Passport: $25 (Good for one year)
Good for entrance to Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges.

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