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Canyonlands National ParkHikers at Grand View Point
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Canyonlands National Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 
Island in the Sky Visitor Center
NPS Photo by Neal Herbert
Island in the Sky Visitor Center
 
Canyonlands is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Each district has its own visitor center with operating hours that differ depending on the season. All visitor centers are closed on December 25th and January 1st.

Island in the Sky
The Island in the Sky Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours March through October.

Maze
The Hans Flat Ranger Station is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Needles
The Needles District Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours March through October.

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Maps of each district as well as the entire park are available.
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Tadpole Shrimp  

Did You Know?
Naturally occurring sandstone basins called “potholes” collect rain water and wind-blown sediment, forming tiny ecosystems where a fascinating collection of plants and animals live. Tadpole shrimp, fairy shrimp and many insects can be found in potholes.
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Last Updated: June 04, 2007 at 10:59 EST