Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Arizona.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

• NPS Passport Stamp (1 to 2 Minutes): Passport Cancellation and Junior Ranger Stamp.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Open 24 hours, every day. The monument is open every day of the year, however many areas may be inaccessible when roads are impassable. Within the boundaries of Grand Canyon-Parashant there are no facilities or visitor contact stations. Do not rely on your cellphone - there is no cell service on the monument. Roads can be impassable during the monsoon season, July through September, and after winter storms.

Getting there

• 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.

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

• Public Lands Center: Mon 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Tue 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Wed 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Thu 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Fri 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed. This federal interagency office is staffed by employees from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S National Forest Service, and by dedicated volunteers from the local community. The Public Lands Center provides recreational information and maps for federal lands managed in southwest Utah, northwest Arizona, and eastern Nevada. The building is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30pm and is closed on all federal holidays.

Weather

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Zion, about 70 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

• National Park Service Data API: Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument (public domain)
• Official website

Last checked 1 November 2026.