VISITATION:
Highest in spring and fall; lowest in winter.

LOCATION:
Southeast Utah

ADDRESS:
2282 S. West Resource Blvd. Moab, UT 84532-8000

TELEPHONE:
(801) 259-7164

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:
Visitor centers open daily, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., extended hours spring and fall, closed some federal holidays.

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:
Generally pleasant temperatures in spring and fall, cold in winter, very hot in summer.

DIRECTIONS:
Needles District: from U.S. 91 take Utah 211 west to the Needles. Island in the Sky District: from U.S. 191 take Utah 313 south to the Island. Maze District: from Utah 24 or 95 take two- and then four-wheel drive routes east to the Maze.

FEES, COSTS, RATES:
Ten dollars for private vehicle, good for seven days. Golden Age, Eagle, and Access available and honored.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Visitor Center/Exhibits: Visitor centers at Island in the Sky and Needles districts. Information center for Maze District at Hans Flat Ranger Station. Books, maps, and other publications for sale at each location through the Canyonlands Natural History Association. Trails, Roads:
Approximately 30 miles of paved roads, more than 100 miles of established trails, approximately 200 miles of four-wheel drive roads. Programs/Activities:
Evening programs, overlook talks, and other walks or talks. Check at visitor centers for current schedule. Junior Ranger Program available for children 6-12. Frontcountry Camping:
Individual Sites for ten or fewer people are first-come, first-served. Needles District: Squaw Flat, 26 sites, water, vault toilets, eight dollars a night, no reservations. Island in the Sky District: Willow Flat, 12 sites, vault toilets, no fee, no water, no reservations. Frontcountry Camping:
Group campsite reservations are available for groups of 11 or more people. Three sites in Needles District. Ten dollar reservation fee plus $2.00 per person, per night. Call (801) 259-4351 for information.

Food/supplies:
None available in park. Gas, food, and other items available spring through fall at the Needles Outpost, a private campground adjacent to the Needles District.

Accessibility:
Island in the Sky is the most accessible area, with accessible visitor center, rest rooms, and overlooks. Needles visitor center also accessible.

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:
Canyonlands is primarily a backcountry destination; visitors come to the park for sightseeing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, four-wheel driving, and river running. Car travelers with limited time may travel on paved roads to a number of overlooks and short nature trails in the Island in the Sky District. The Needles District offers more opportunities for backpackers and hikers. The Maze District is the remote area of the park and requires more time and planning to visit, for both backpackers and four-wheel drivers.

BACKCOUNTRY RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:
Backcountry permits may be reserved in advance; call (801) 259-4351 for information. Backcountry permit fees: $5.00 for day use in restricted areas, $10.00 for backpacking, $10.00 for flat water, $25.00 for four-wheel drive campsites, $25.00 for Cataract Canyon white water.

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS:
Visits may range from half a day to more than a week. Backcountry users will want to schedule more time to access remote locations. Spring and fall are the best times to visit, with May usually the busiest month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Write Canyonlands National Park Headquarters, 2282 S. West Resource Blvd., Moab, UT 84532-8000, or call (801) 259-7164. Publications available through Canyonlands Natural History Association at (801) 259-6003.