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Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Designation: National Monument

Location: Arizona

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📘 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

Near a cliff edge the sun sets in the distance.

The sun sets behind the Pakoon Basin.

Credit: NPS/T. Miller

A UTV drives down a road surrounded on both sides by sage

Visitors enjoy exploring the roads on the monument.

Credit: NPS/M. Draper

The sun sets behind a grove of ponderosa trees lighting up an orange tent with a warm glow

Campsites on the monument are primitive as there is no designated campground.

Credit: NPS/M. Draper

Looking across a long narrow stockpond. Green grass slopes towards the water.

Areas such as Waring Ranch give a glimpse into ranching operations in the early and mid-20th century

Credit: NPS/M. Draper

The setting sun sits above trees and shrubs adorned with hues of orange, red and green.

Sunrise and sunsets hallmark the vast landscapes of the monument.

Credit: NPS/G. Woodall

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

Sunday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Saturday, Feb 21

Sunny

Sunny

High: 44.4°F | Low: 19.2°F

Humidity: 78%

Wind: 7.2 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1.1

Sunrise: 07:15 AM

Sunset: 06:21 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (14%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 25.2°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Sunday, Feb 22

Sunny

Sunny

High: 53.4°F | Low: 27.1°F

Humidity: 70%

Wind: 6.3 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1.1

Sunrise: 07:14 AM

Sunset: 06:22 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (23%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 31.4°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Monday, Feb 23

Sunny

Sunny

High: 60.4°F | Low: 33.3°F

Humidity: 60%

Wind: 5.4 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1.2

Sunrise: 07:12 AM

Sunset: 06:23 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (33%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 37.7°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Park Alerts

National Park, Service Wide Information
National Park, Service Wide Information

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GPS Scavenger Hunt for Public Lands Day Saturday September 24th Information
Park staff put together a GPS-based scavenger hunt in the monument for this Saturday so participants can discover some of what makes Parashant special. Click More for details.

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Prescribed Fire Smoke May Be Visible Near Mt. Dellenbaugh Information
Fire crews are using fire to reduce excess forest debris in a remote area by Yellow John Mountain near Mt. Dellenbaugh. Visitors are not expected to be impacted except for intermittent amounts of smoke from October 4-7.

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Parashant Fire Restrictions
Parashant Fire Restrictions 2013
Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Requirements for Residents and Non-residents. Information
Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are required by law to display a valid OHV decal to operate on public and state trust lands in Arizona. This includes “street legal” vehicles that meet these two requirements.

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Kelly Point Road Winter Motorized Vehicle Restriction Begins November 21st. Information
Motorized vehicles are not allowed on Kelly Point Road in winter (NPS1203) without a permit. This restriction is in effect beginning Friday, November 21st, 2025.

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Looking for a Grand Canyon view? A warning about mobile devices and map/navigation apps Caution
Map apps may direct you to Parashant if you search for directions to "Grand Canyon" due the canyon's name in both the national park and monument names. The national park has paved roads and services. Parashant has no services and rugged/remote conditions.

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Temporary road closures in Nevada.
Temporary closures in Nevada may impede your travel plans to the west side of Parashant.

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Twin Springs Prescribed Fire
News Release, Twin Springs Prescribed Fire,
High Fire Danger Caution
Fire restrictions in effect as of June 1, 2025, due to High Fire Danger. Use of portable gas stoves is permitted. Prohibited Actions: No open fires, No smoking outdoors within 3 feet of vegetation, No welding or similar devices, No flares, fireworks, etc.
Looking for a Grand Canyon view? A warning about mobile devices and map/navigation apps Information
Map apps may direct you to Parashant if you search for directions to "Grand Canyon" due the canyon's name in both the national park and monument names. The national park has paved roads and services. Parashant has no services and rugged/remote conditions.

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Falling Branches/Hazard Trees at Tassi Ranch - Park Away from Cottonwoods Danger
The cottonwoods at Tassi Ranch are over 75 years old and close to the end of their life. 500+ pound branches will fall without warning. Avoid parking or standing under the trees, especially during windy weather. The NPS is evaluating treatment options.
Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Requirements for Residents and Non-residents. Information
Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are required by law to display a valid OHV decal to operate on public and state trust lands in Arizona. This includes “street legal” vehicles that meet these two requirements.

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High Fire Danger Caution
Fire restrictions in effect as of June 1, 2025, due to High Fire Danger. Use of portable gas stoves is permitted. Prohibited Actions: No open fires, No smoking outdoors within 3 feet of vegetation, No welding or similar devices, No flares, fireworks, etc.
Mt. Emma Fire
Lightning caused fire 75 miles southeast of St. George, UT.

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Parashant Receives Dark Sky Park Designation
Parashant commits to protecting natural darkness as a precious resource.

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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

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