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Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands

Challenging Utah

2026 Community Artist in Parks announced

The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce the selection of Chrissy Noel ...

Dec 31, 2025
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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 Gr...

Sep 30, 2025
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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 Park...

Sep 9, 2025
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Overview

Canyonlands National Park is located in Utah and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

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Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) Campground

Sites available

$15Walk-in only
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The Needles Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$20 Reserve

The Needles District Group Campsites

Sites available

Water
$90 Reserve
A kayaker floats atop still water at the bottom of a lush canyon.
Boating

Boating in Canyonlands

The Colorado and Green rivers have played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Canyonlands...

1-12 DaysWinter, SpringReservation Required
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Stargazing

Stargazing Events in Southeast Utah

Rangers occasionally lead stargazing programs and events at parks throughout southeast Utah. Learn a...

1-3 HoursSummer
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Hiking

Hiking at Canyonlands

Canyonlands has hundreds of miles of hiking trails which explore the park’s natural and cultural fea...

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Junior Ranger Program

Canyonlands Junior Ranger Program

There are a few ways to become a junior ranger at Canyonlands. Free junior ranger booklets are avail...

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Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing at Canyonlands

The sandstone towers at the Island in the Sky attract the most rock climbers. We do not see many cli...

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Backcountry Camping

Backcountry Camping in Canyonlands

What better way to connect with this wilderness of countless canyons than on foot? Canyonlands offer...

1-14 DaysWinter, SpringReservation Required
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Alcove Spring Trail

Canyonlands

After descending 1,400 ft (4276 m) past a large alcove, the trail meanders in a wide canyon to the base of the notable M...

A stone and clay structure sits underneath an orange sandstone alcove on a cloudy day.

Aztec Butte Trail

Canyonlands

This trail climbs two sandstone buttes to outstanding views and stone granaries built by Indigenous people centuries ago...

A sign along the Aztec Butte Trail provides information on human history.

Aztec Butte: The Value of Storage

Point of Interest
Brown rock spires, beige sandstone benches, and green shrubs line the canyon at Big Spring Overlook.

Big Spring Canyon Overlook and Trailhead

Big spring Canyon overlook

Big Spring rests at the end of the Needles Park Road. From the overlook, unique rock spires and multi-colored sandstone ...

A slanted informational sign titled "Protecting Wilderness" displays text and an image of canyons.

Big Spring Canyon Overlook: Protecting Wilderness

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