Canyonlands National Park, Utah   Canyonlands National Park in the Utah desert is as the name implies full of canyons. There are scores of cool pastimes for the whole family to get pleasure from. Any time is a great time at Canyonlands National Park if you fancy the outdoors. You could also explore Kens Lake while you're here at Canyonlands National Park; it's close by, and Spanish Valley is a pleasant place to check out. Pack Creek is a good local stream; if you need a site to stay Moab Valley Inn is a delightful choice. It's a popular place to get away to for people getting here from     Moab. There's just no way anyone can get bored here at Canyonlands National Park. A brilliant site to camp here at Canyonlands National Park is Moab Rim RV Park And Vineyard, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Moab Slickrock Trail. Nearby lakes? Sure, TexasGulf Potash Pond Two N is in the neighborhood of Canyonlands National Park, and Apache Motel is a splendid site to get some rest. At Canyonlands National Park you always meet someone from Moab, and if you need a place to stay Sleep Inn Moab is a brilliant choice. At Canyonlands National Park during the summertime months highs are in the 90's. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 60's. All through the winter the highs are regularly in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Canyonlands National Park. Going to Canyonlands National Park is a delightful       Moab. There's just no way anyone can get bored here at Canyonlands National Park. A brilliant site to camp here at Canyonlands National Park is Moab Rim RV Park And Vineyard, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Moab Slickrock Trail. Nearby lakes? Sure, TexasGulf Potash Dry warm beds await you at Silver Sage Inn, and a visit to Arches National Park is worthwhile. At Canyonlands National Park you find loads of outdoors recreation that you can employ. There's so much to do here at Canyonlands National Park that you need to camp here for a while, Edge Of The Desert Trailer Park is a good place for that, and some of the water nearby flows, like North Fork Mill Creek. Canyonlands National Park is great enough to spend more than a day at, Dead Horse Point State Park is a great local campground; since you're here you can play   some golf at Moab Golf Club. Camping at Riverside Oasis Campground is always a tremendous experience, and camping is available at Pack Creek Campground. After a long day outdoors Comfort Suites Moab is a good site to spend a night or two, and a lake close by is Jackson Reservoir. Canyonlands National Park is a delightful wilderness neighborhood that everyone enjoys. Canyonlands National Park preserves a colorful landscape of sedimentary sandstones eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Located in southeast Utah, the park sits in the heart of a vast basin bordered by sheer cliffs of Wingate Sandstone. The Colorado and Green rivers divide the park into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze and the rivers themselves. While the districts share a primitive desert atmosphere, each retains its own character and offers different opportunities for exploration and the study of natural and cultural history. Most visits to Canyonlands involve camping along the trails, roads and rivers found here. The four districts are not directly linked by any roads, so travel between requires two to six hours by car. Generally, people find it impractical to visit more than one or two districts in a single trip.   CONTACTS Email - canyinfo@nps.gov Fax- 435-719-2300 Write to 2282 S. West Resource Blvd. Moab, UT 84532-3298 Phone Visitor Information - (435)719-2313 Headquarters - (435)719-2100 Backcountry Reservations - (435)259-4351 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons The park is open year-round. Visitor centers are open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours spring through fall. Visitor centers are closed December 25th and January 1st. Many roads and trails are impassable during winter months. Getting There PLANE - Commercial airlines serve Grand Junction, CO and Salt Lake City, UT. By car, these cities are at least 2 and 4 hours (respectively) away from the closest park entrance (Island in the Sky). CAR - There are two paved entrances into Canyonlands: Highway 313 leads to the Island in the Sky District and is 10 miles north of Moab; Highway 211 leads to the Needles District and is 40 miles south of Moab. Roads to the Maze District are a mixture of graded dirt and 4WD. These roads may become impassable when wet. BUS - Greyhound travels along Interstate 70, making stops at Grand Junction, CO and Green River, UT. Commercial vans/shuttles operate between Moab and Salt Lake City as well as Grand Junction. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - There is no public transportation to Canyonlands. Weather & Climate The climate in Canyonlands is extremely dry. Most precipitation falls in early spring and late summer. Summer highs often exceed 100 Degrees Fahrenheit, with lows in the 60's. Fall and Spring temperatures are milder, with highs in the 70's and 80's. Winter temperatures range from highs in the 40's and 50's to lows well below freezing. Snow is usually light to moderate. Accessibility At the Island in the Sky District, visitors with mobility impairments can access the visitor center and restrooms, Buck Canyon Overlook and Grand View Point Overlook. In the Needles District, visitors with mobility impairments can access the visitor center and restrooms, Squaw Flat Campground and restrooms and Woodenshoe Overlook. Other points of interest are accessible with some assistance. For visitors with hearing impairments, a variety of publications may be obtained at the district visitor centers. Wayside exhibits with illustrations and text on natural and cultural features are situated throughout the Island in the Sky and Needles Districts and in the visitor centers. Getting Around Travel to Canyonlands generally requires a car. Once in the park, each district offers different opportunities for exploration. The Island in the Sky is the most accessible district and the easiest to visit in a short period of time. All other destinations require some boating, hiking or four-wheel driving to see the area's attractions. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee INDIVIDUAL $5 for 7 Days VEHICLE $10 for 7 Days WAIVERS Entrance fee waivers are available to groups when the purpose of their visit is educational rather than recreational. Permits 4WD DAY USE $5 for Day Required for 4WD day trips into Horse/Salt and Lavender Canyons in the Needles. 4WD/MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMPING $30 for 14 Days Required for overnight trips along backcountry 4WD roads. Reservations recommended. BACKPACKING $15 for 14 Days Required for overnight trips in the backcountry. Reservations recommended. BOATING - FLAT WATER $20 for 14 Days Required for overnight trips on the Colorado and Green Rivers above the Confluence. BOATING - WHITE WATER $30 for 14 Days Required for overnight trips through Cataract Canyon. This permit includes the Flat Water sections. Reservations recommended. Local Passport SOUTHEAST UTAH GROUP PASS $25 for Annual Good for entrance to Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges. CAMPING 1. Squaw Flat Campground Open All Year Located in the Needles District, Squaw Flat Campground is an ideal base camp for day hikes to popular destinations like Chesler Park, Druid Arch and the Joint Trail. There are 26 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bathrooms, fire grates, picnic tables, tent pads and water available year-round. Group size limit is 10 people and 2 vehicles. Maximum RV length is 28 feet. Fee is $10 per night. Squaw Flat typically fills every day from late March through June and again from early September to mid-October. 2. Willow Flat Campground Open All Year Located at the Island in the Sky District, the Willow Flat Campground is a short walk from one of the finest sunset spots in the park: Green River Overlook. Twelve sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sites include picnic tables, fire grates and vault toilets. No water. Maximum RV length is 28 feet. Group size limit is 10 people and 2 vehicles. Fee is $5 per night. Willow Flat typically fills every day from late March through June and again from early September to mid-October. Note: Both the campground and the Green River Overlook area will be closed during June, July and August of 2002. During this time, the access roads will be paved and a wheelchair-accessible trail and platform will be created at the overlook. 3. Group Sites Open All Year The Needles District offers three campsites for groups of 11 or more people which may be reserved in advance. The Squaw Flat Group Site can hold up to 50 people and 10 vehicles. The Wooden Shoe Group Site can hold up to 25 people and 5 vehicles. The Split Top Group Site can hold up to 15 people and 3 vehicles. Nightly fees are $3 per person. 4. Backcountry Areas Open All Year Primitive backcountry campsites and at-large backpacking zones exist in each district of Canyonlands. These sites may be accessed by foot, 4WD vehicle or boat. Permits are required for all overnight trips and may be reserved in advance. LODGING Sorry. There is no lodging available in Canyonlands. See the 'LINKS' section for information on lodging and services in nearby towns. FACILITIES Visitor Centers ISLAND IN THE SKY Open All Year 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone - (435)259-4712 Location - To reach the Island, take U.S. Highway 191 to Utah Highway 313 (10 mi/16 km north of Moab, or 22 mi/35 km south of I-70) and then drive southwest 22 mi/35 km. Driving time to the visitor center from Moab is roughly 40 minutes. Closures - Closed December 25th. Special Programs - A park orientation video is shown on request. Special interpretive programs may be arranged for groups by contacting the visitor center. Exhibits - Exhibits describe the natural and cultural history of the area. Small sales area features books, maps and other publications. Available Facilities - Toilets. Limited drinking water. Backcountry permits issued until one half hour before close of business each day. MAZE DISTRICT (HANS FLAT) Open All Year 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone - (435)259-2652 Location - The Hans Flat Ranger Station is two and one-half hours from Green River, Utah. From I-70, take Utah Highway 24 south for 24 miles. A left hand turn just beyond the turnoff to Goblin Valley State Park will take you along a two-wheel-drive dirt road 46 miles (76 km) southeast to the ranger station. In addition, a four-wheel-drive route leads north from Utah Highway 95 near Hite. All two-wheel-drive roads may become four-wheel-drive or even impassable when it snows or rains heavily. Closures - Closed December 25th. Exhibits - Exhibits describe the natural and cultural history of the Maze area. Small sales area features books, maps and other publications Available Facilities - Toilets. Backcountry permits issued until one half hour before close of business each day. NEEDLES DISTRICT Open All Year 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone - (435)259-4711 Location - On U.S. Highway 191, drive 40 miles (60 km) south of Moab or 14 miles (22 km) north of Monticello, then take Utah Highway 211 roughly 35 miles (56 km) west. Highway 211 ends in the Needles, and is the only paved road leading in and out of the district. Closures - Closed December 25th. Special Programs - A park orientation video is shown on request. Special interpretive programs may be arranged for groups by contacting the visitor center. Exhibits - Exhibits describe the natural and cultural history of the Needles area. Small sales area features books, maps and other publications. Available Facilities - Restrooms, drinking water. Backcountry permits issued until one half hour before close of business each day. 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