Utah · National Park
Canyonlands entrance and reservations
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
Canyonlands charges $30 per private vehicle, per the NPS (checked Oct 26, 2026). 2 campgrounds here take reservations. One fee covers everyone in the car, so a party of four pays $7.50 each. The $80 America the Beautiful annual pass pays off after 3 visits at this fee. Fees change, so confirm on the NPS page before you go.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $30 | Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. |
Source: nps.gov fees for Canyonlands via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Pass math
- The $80 America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass equals 3 visits at $30 per vehicle, here or at any other fee site.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
- Canyonlands also lists: Annual Entrance - Park, $55.
Source: nps.gov passes, checked Oct 26, 2026, and NPS fees above.
Reservation and permit signals
Campgrounds that take reservations
- The Needles Campground, 11 reservable of 26 sites
- The Needles District Group Campsites, 3 reservable of 3 sites
Source: NPS API alerts (checked Oct 26, 2026) and campgrounds (checked Oct 26, 2026). Booking windows and rules change; use the NPS link before you pay anyone.
Hours and access
Canyonlands National Park is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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