National park in Utah

Canyonlands National Park Map

Interactive map of Canyonlands National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 54°F now🕔 10:42 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October

Summary

Canyonlands National Park is a national park in Utah. Canyonlands National Park is a US national park known for Island in the Sky and Mesa Arch.

Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Canyonlands National Park with clear. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 46°F to 57°F. Chance of precipitation is 26%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Canyonlands National Park is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 96°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 24°F.

The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 204 mi away. Nearby highlights include Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Goblin Valley State Park and Capitol Reef National Park.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 57°F is 12.8°F below the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Canyonlands National Park today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Canyonlands National Park

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Coordinates: 38°19′36.8″N 109°52′41.9″W (38.3269, -109.8783)

Quick facts about Canyonlands National Park

TypeNational park
StateUtah
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°19′36.8″N 109°52′41.9″W (38.3269, -109.8783)
Established1964
Known forIsland in the Sky and Mesa Arch
Local time10:42 AM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

Neighboring national parks in Utah

Sorted by distance from Canyonlands National Park.

Getting to Canyonlands National Park

By road, from nearby cities
  • Moab · 25 mi · roughly 34 min driving
  • Aspen · 175 mi · roughly 4 h driving
  • Park City · 182 mi · roughly 4.2 h driving
  • Salt Lake City · 199 mi · roughly 4.6 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Canyonlands National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Salt Lake City International AirportSLC204 miSalt Lake City
Denver International AirportDEN298 miDenver

Things to do in Canyonlands National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Canyonlands National Park.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canyonlands National Park?

Canyonlands National Park is a national park in Utah. Its coordinates are 38.3269, -109.8783. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Canyonlands National Park right now?

It is currently 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 15 mph.

When is the best time to visit Canyonlands National Park?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Canyonlands National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Canyonlands National Park in?

Canyonlands National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 10:42 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Canyonlands National Park?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 204 mi away and Denver International Airport (DEN), 298 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Canyonlands National Park?

Popular options include Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Monument Valley and Mesa Verde National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 23, 2026 at 10:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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