Things to do near Canyonlands National Park

The Needles forms the southeast corner of Canyonlands and was named for the colorful spires of Cedar Mesa Sandstone that dominate the area.

Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument

Monticello, UT

Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument is a Utah state monument featuring a rock panel carved with one of the largest known collections of petroglyphs. The 200-square-foot (19 m2) rock is a part of

Canyonlands National Park, UT

Cave Springs Trail

0.6 miles

Moderate

Cave Springs Trailhead is a 0.6 mile hike located in Moab, UT rated moderate.

Canyon Country Discovery Center

Monticello, UT

Indoor

Canyon Country Discovery Center creates lifelong learning experiences about the Colorado Plateau through adventure, education, and stewardship.

Canyonlands National Park, UT

Needles Overlook

0.2 miles

Easy

Needles Overlook is a 0.2 mile hike located in Monticello, UT rated easy.

Wilson Arch

La Sal, UT

Wilson Arch, also known as Wilson's Arch, is a natural sandstone arch in southeastern Utah, United States just off U.S. Route 191 located in San Juan County, 24 miles south of Moab.

Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum

Blanding, UT

View the largest collection of Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) pottery on display in the Four Corners Region and explore an authentic Puebloan village behind the museum.

Day 2

Willing to travel a little farther today? This will make for a full day. But you'll hike, visit some of the best rock formations in the west and drive through the Valley of the Gods.

Butler Wash Ruins

Blanding, UT

.8 miles

Moderate

Although the ruin has not been restored, the area is partially developed. The Butler Wash Ruins access is well signed with the parking area right on the highway.

One of Utah's hidden gems! Natural Bridges National Monument is made up of three bridges and they are BIG.

Natural Bridges National Monument

Lake Powell, UT

Moki Dugway

Mexican Hat, UT

Moki Dugway is one of the most dangerous roads in the state, but also one of the most spectacular. This well-graded dirt road winds down the face of Cedar Mesa to the valley floor below.

Goosenecks State Park

Mexican Hat, UT

One of the most photographed places in southeast Utah, Goosenecks is a must-see.

Valley of the Gods

Mexican Hat, UT

Valley of the Gods is one of the most amazing scenic drives in the state of Utah. The road winds its way through dozens of sandstone pillars that tower over the valley floor.