Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Arizona
📘 Park Overview
Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally rich geologic history spanning almost two billion years. Full of natural splendor and a sense of solitude, this area remains remote and unspoiled, qualities that are essential to the protection of its scientific and historic resources.
🌤 Weather Information
Parashant is split between low elevation Mojave Desert on the west side and high elevation pinyon/juniper/ponderosa highlands on the east side. Expect sun on average 310 days per year. The summer months of June through September are very hot on the west side with highs above 100°F daily (80°F+ at night) below 2,500 feet. The high elevation east side is ~15°F cooler. Expect heavy afternoon monsoon storms June - September. Roads often stay muddy/icy above 5,500 feet December - February.
🚗 Directions
• The monument is located in the northwest corner of Arizona, bordering Nevada to the west and near the southern border of Utah. The monument has entry roads from Nevada, Utah and Arizona. • There are no paved roads or visitor services within the monument's million-plus acres. • Visitors should be prepared for travel on rugged dirt roads, with an appropriate high-clearance vehicle equipped with all-terrain tires. Spare tires should also be all-terrain rated.
Images
The sun sets behind the Pakoon Basin.
Credit: NPS/T. Miller
Visitors enjoy exploring the roads on the monument.
Credit: NPS/M. Draper
Campsites on the monument are primitive as there is no designated campground.
Credit: NPS/M. Draper
Areas such as Waring Ranch give a glimpse into ranching operations in the early and mid-20th century
Credit: NPS/M. Draper
Sunrise and sunsets hallmark the vast landscapes of the monument.
Credit: NPS/G. Woodall
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, Apr 19
Overcast
High: 71.2°F | Low: 46.3°F
Humidity: 14%
Wind: 13 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.7
Sunrise: 05:55 AM
Sunset: 07:12 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (3%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 42°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Apr 20
Sunny
High: 73°F | Low: 56.4°F
Humidity: 20%
Wind: 17 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 9.2
Sunrise: 05:54 AM
Sunset: 07:13 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (9%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 48.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Apr 21
Sunny
High: 70.4°F | Low: 52.4°F
Humidity: 22%
Wind: 26.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 9.3
Sunrise: 05:53 AM
Sunset: 07:14 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (17%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 46°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Public Lands Visitor Center
4001 E. Aviator Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
🏤 Mailing Address:
Public Lands Visitor Center
4001 E. Aviator Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
📞 Voice Phone: (435) 688-3200
✉️ Email: para_interpretation@nps.gov