Canyonlands National Park

Spectacular views and outdoor adventure is what you’ll find when visiting Canyonlands National Park!

Canyonlands offers a colorful landscape of canyons, mesas, buttes and needles.

You can enjoy fun activities like hiking, biking, photography, exploring ancient ruins and stargazing!

And the vast landscape views are popular with photographers! We’ve shared our favorite viewpoints and photo spots below.

Use our Canyonlands National Park guide, packing checklists, tips and resources to plan your getaway!

It’s also helpful to know the best time to visit Canyonlands!

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WHAT TO PACK FOR A TRIP TO CANYONLANDS

DOWNLOAD: Canyonlands Packing List for spring, summer, fall and winter.

The America the Beautiful Annual Pass.
Merrell Moab hiking shoes
Darn Tough socks
Camelbak hydration packs or carry Hydroflask bottles in our packs.
Healthy snacks
Lip balm with sunscreen and hydrating lotion
Summer: wear light colored, loose fitting clothing that does not absorb sunlight. Also avoid sun burn by wearing a wide brimmed hat and by generously applying sunscreen.
Winter: wear the right winter clothing
Spring and fall: it’s all about layers! The mornings and evenings will be cool so have a fleece jacket handy!
Buff headbands
Hand sanitizer
Flashlight or headlamp
First aid kit
DOWNLOAD our Camera Gear Checklist!

But above all else, always make sure to carry enough food, water, and other essentials since Canyonlands is a remote park with few services and reliable sources of freshwater.

Where to Stay Near Canyonlands

There are no lodging facilities in the park, but there are campgrounds:

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab – we enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this hotel due to its location close to Canyonlands.
Purple Sage – our all-time favorite place to stay in Moab – walking distance to shopping, full kitchen, and only 8 units so you don’t feel lost in a large hotel.
Red Cliffs Lodge – rooms up to 6 people – located 17 miles from Moab, this lodge is known for its beautiful location, winery and activities like horseback riding, fishing and more!
Townhomes south of Moab – we really like the townhomes in Spanish Valley with kitchen, washer and dryer in the unit and a swimming pool/hot tub (just a 5 minute drive south of Moab).

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