Canyonlands National Park is located in Utah, USA. It lies between the Colorado River and the Green River and is situated in the southeastern part of the state. The park is famous for its dramatic canyons, mesas, buttes, and stunning desert landscapes.
Canyonlands National Park Location Map, Moab, Utah
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Top Attractions Inside Canyonlands National Park
- Island in the Sky 鈥� Mesa with panoramic overlooks such as Mesa Arch and Grand View Point.
- Mesa Arch 鈥� Famous sunrise spot with a natural arch framing canyon vistas.
- Needles District 鈥� Colorful spires, rock formations, and hiking trails through rugged terrain.
- Dead Horse Point State Park 鈥� Adjacent viewpoint offering dramatic overlooks of the Colorado River.
- Green River Overlook 鈥� Scenic viewpoint highlighting the winding Green River through the canyons.
- White Rim Road 鈥� 100-mile scenic backcountry drive and mountain biking route.
- Arch and Canyon Trails 鈥� Numerous hiking trails showcasing arches, canyons, and desert landscapes.
Canyonlands National Park Facts
| Official Name | Canyonlands National Park |
| Location | Moab, Grand County, Utah, USA 鈥� southeastern Utah, near the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3269掳 N, 109.8783掳 W |
| Total Area | 337,598 acres (鈮�1,366 km虏) |
| Established / Opened | September 12, 1964 |
| Managed By | National Park Service (NPS) |
| Region | Southeastern Utah, Colorado Plateau |
| Address | 2282 Canyonlands Scenic Drive, Moab, UT 84532, USA |
| Zip Code | 84532 |
| Area Code | 435 |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD, $) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time (MT) 鈥� UTC鈭�7 Standard / UTC鈭�6 Daylight Saving |
| Theme / Concept | Desert landscapes, canyons, mesas, buttes, river valleys, outdoor recreation, geology, natural and cultural history |
| Main Sections / Districts | Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers (Colorado and Green Rivers) |
| Famous Attractions | Mesa Arch, Grand View Point, Upheaval Dome, Druid Arch, White Rim Road, rivers for rafting |
| Annual Visitors | Approx. 700,000鈥�750,000 visitors |
| Entry Fee Type | Paid Admission 鈥� Park Entrance Fee Required |
| Ticket Price Range | $30 per vehicle (7-day pass) |
| Ticket Options | Single vehicle pass, motorcycle pass, individual person pass, annual national parks pass |
| Best Time to Visit | Spring (March鈥揗ay) and Fall (September鈥揙ctober) for milder weather and hiking |
| Nearby Airport | Canyonlands Field Airport (CNY) 鈥� 26 miles (42 km) |
| Transportation | Car / Parking, Hiking Trails, Off-road 4x4 routes, Rafting, Biking on White Rim Road |
| Official Website | https://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm |
Distances from Canyonlands National Park to Nearby Landmarks
- Island in the Sky Visitor Center 鈥� 0 km (0 mi)
- Grand View Point Overlook 鈥� 4 km (2.5 mi)
- Mesa Arch 鈥� 6 km (3.7 mi)
- Dead Horse Point State Park 鈥� 8 km (5 mi)
- Upheaval Dome 鈥� 35 km (21.7 mi)
- Needles District 鈥� 120 km (74.5 mi)
- Shafer Canyon Overlook 鈥� 5 km (3.1 mi)
- Green River Overlook 鈥� 15 km (9.3 mi)
- Potash Road 鈥� 8 km (5 mi)
- Moab, UT 鈥� 50 km (31 mi)
- Arches National Park 鈥� 55 km (34 mi)
- Colorado River Access 鈥� 10 km (6.2 mi)
- White Rim Road Trailhead 鈥� 12 km (7.5 mi)
- La Sal Mountains 鈥� 60 km (37 mi)
- Canyonlands Needles Visitor Center 鈥� 120 km (74.5 mi)
- Big Bend Overlook 鈥� 18 km (11 mi)
- Island in the Sky Campground 鈥� 1 km (0.6 mi)
- White Rim Overlook 鈥� 15 km (9.3 mi)
- Maze District 鈥� 180 km (112 mi)
- Dead Horse Point State Park Visitor Center 鈥� 8 km (5 mi)
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