Canyonlands National Park Family Travel Guide

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Canyonlands National Park Family Travel Tips

By 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.

Family Overview: Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Utah

By 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. Read More

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  • Hi my name is Trey. My friend, Ryan, and I will be flying into Salt Lake on June 8 and in Utah until June 16. One of the things that we would like to do, if possible, is canoe down a slow, easy to navigate river and perhaps stop and camp a couple of nights along the way. Is this possible? We'd like to do it on our own, or is it required that we go with a group and/or a guide?
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Hotels

from: $81

Best Western Greenwell Inn

105 S Main Street
Moab, UT 84532-2506 Map

Distance: 29.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $85

Best Western Canyonlands Inn

16 S Main Street
Moab, UT 84532-2503 Map

Distance: 29.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $59

Sleep Inn Moab

1051 S. Main Street
Moab, UT 84532 Map

Distance: 29.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
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Attractions

Island in the Sky area

expert favorite attraction
Utah Highway 313, Canyonlands National Park
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 35.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Island in the Sky District offers access to overlooks of spectacular canyons from a high mesa... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
5_0

Needles area

expert favorite attraction
Utah Highway 211, Canyonlands National Park
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 35.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Needles district forms the southeast corner of Canyonlands and was named for the red and white... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
5_0

Balanced Rock Loop Trail

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PO Box 907, Arches National Park
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 29.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Balanced Rock Loop Trail is a .3 mile loop from the parking area of Arches National Park to the base of Balanced Rock, one of the main features of the Park. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Canyonlands National Park

Distance (mi.)
Salt Lake City International Airport 216.2 map
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 276.0 map
Albuquerque International Airport 277.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Canyonlands National Park

Distance (mi.)
Moab Canyonlands Field 41.4 map
Cortez Montezuma County Airport 84.8 map
Grand Junction Walker Field 93.4 map

Flight Deals to Canyonlands National Park

Originating From
Denver (DEN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $106
Las Vegas (LAS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $140
San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $157
Kansas City (MKC) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $168
Oakland (OAK) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $177

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