Canyonlands National Park
National park · San Juan County ·
Vast sculpted desert landscape, canyons, mesas, panoramic overlooks, dark sky
Vast sculpted desert landscape, canyons, mesas, panoramic overlooks, dark sky
"I was told Utah has committed to keeping Canyonlands accessible—maintaining roads, lookouts, trails, and open-air sites—while visitor centers would be closed and closure remains possible if conditions threaten safety, health, or park resources." - Jessica Puckett
"Canyonlands is one of Utah’s 'Mighty Five' parks that state officials said would remain accessible during the shutdown, with the state stepping in to help keep the park open." - Jessica Puckett
"I found Utah's Canyonlands National Park likewise had a high rate of park fatalities." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"While passing through Canyonlands our camper van drew a lot of attention — people recognized it from other parks and kept coming up to compliment it, which the kids thought was hilarious." - Jordi Lippe-McGraw
"Designated as a Dark Sky Place, this expansive park’s remote high-desert plateaus and deep canyon panoramas create exceptional conditions for stargazing—offering wide, unobstructed views of the Milky Way and a true sense of night-sky isolation away from urban light." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines