Canyonlands National Park • Utah

Small rounded canyons with large sandstone cliffs and mountains in the background

a broad stone arch with rock pinnacles in the distance

a rugged canyon

A windy steep dirt road leads up the side of a sandstone cliff. River in background.

Large reddish pictographs on a lighter red sandstone wall

a long gravel road with cyclists on it

pinnacles of horizontally striped sandstone

Canyonlands is a wilderness of canyons, buttes, and spires carved by the Colorado River and Green River. The park is divided into four distinct districts; no roads join them together. The districts share similar desert ecosystems, but each one provides unique opportunities for adventure and discovery.

Canyons in The Needles district
NPS/Rhodes Smartt

Mesa Arch, at Island in the Sky, is a great spot for photographers.
NPS/Neal Herbert

The Maze is the most remote district of the park. Visiting requires four-wheel drive, self-reliance, and extra time.
NPS/Neal Herbert

Hardscrabble Hill on White Rim Road, Island in the Sky district
NPS/Rhodes Smartt

Pictographs from the Great Gallery, Horseshoe Canyon Unit
NPS/Neal Herbert

The White Rim Road at Island in the Sky is a popular road for mountain bikers.
NPS/Neal Herbert

The Needles, pinnacles of Cedar Mesa Sandstone, are visible in many parts of the Needles District, including this view in Chesler Park.
NPS/Neal Herbert

Two hikers read a trailhead sign before beginning their hike

Hundreds of miles of hiking trails explore natural and cultural features.

Dark clouds and lightning above a desert landscape with mesas

Learn tips for staying safe during your visit to Canyonlands.

a hiker stands on a rocky surface with a view of distant rock pinnacles

Learn about the four districts of Canyonlands National Park and the things to do in each.

a close up a person's legs and hiking boots on a trail

You can explore Canyonlands on foot, horseback, mountain bike, and four-wheel drive. Many of these activities require a permit.

a Jeep driving on a flat, rocky road

What's happening at Canyonlands? Check here for information on hours, camping, road and trail conditions, and special events.

a tall sandstone tower with crumbled slopes beneath

Explore the geological features and formations found at Canyonlands.

A Junior Ranger waits for his booklet to be looked over by a ranger

Pickup your free junior ranger booklets at a park visitor center or download and complete activities online.

a row of white dots and shapes painted on a rock wall

Discover the stories of generations that have called Canyonlands home, and the special places they left behind.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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2282 Resource Blvd.
Moab, UT 84532

Phone:

435-719-2313

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