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Canyonlands National Park (Corbis)
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Canyonlands National Park Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Drive the scenic road through Arches National Park, with dramatic views along the whole route
  • Hike an easy trail in Arches to Balanced Rock
  • Explore the high mesa in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands
  • Book a guided hike, raft, or jeep trip through the wild and spectacular rock-scape

Canyonlands National Park Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Just five miles north of Moab, Utah, Arches National Park boasts more than 2,000 majestic arches, red-rock canyons, fins, spires, and balancing rocks created by sandstone erosion over the course of some 150 million years. With tweens or teens in tow, pair a visit to Arches with time at nearby Canyonlands National Park, a more rugged and less accessible exemplar of southern Utah's dramatic landscape. Although the visitor's centers at these parks have exhibits, bathrooms, and water fountains, the parks do not have lodging, stores for food and supplies, or gas stations, so come prepared. Plan to camp or overnight in Moab, the quintessential outdoor-adventure base camp.

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Hotels

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Sleep Inn Moab
1051 S. Main Street
Moab, UT 84532
Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Distance: 29.1 Miles
(from destination center)
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La Quinta Inn Moab
815 S. Main St.
Moab, UT 84532
Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Distance: 29.2 Miles
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Comfort Suites Moab
800 S. Main St.
Moab, UT 84532
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 29.3 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.0 out of 5 1 reviews
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Attractions

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Balanced Rock Loop Trail
PO Box 907, Arches National Park
Moab, Utah 84532
Distance: 29.2 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Balanced Rock Loop Trail is a .3 mile loop... Read More
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Visitor Center
Highway 191, PO Box 907
Moab, Utah 84532
Distance: 28.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The 1,800 square foot Arches National Park... Read More
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Dan O'Laurie Moab Museum
2 blocks east of Main St
118 E. Center St
Moab, Utah Map
Distance: 30.0 Miles (from destination center)
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This growing museum has numerous displays... Read More

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Canyonlands National Park Vacation Rentals

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Moab Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Phone, TV, Towels
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Moab Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Utensils, VCR
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River Front Cabins
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, TV, Towels
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