Island
in the Sky
To
reach the Island, take U.S. Highway 191 to Utah Highway
313 (10 mi/16 km north of Moab, or 22 mi/35 km south
of I-70) and then drive southwest 22 mi/35 km. Driving
time to the visitor center from Moab is roughly 40
minutes.
Open
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Closed December 25.
A park orientation video is shown on request. Special
interpretive programs may be arranged for groups by
contacting the visitor center. Exhibits describe the
natural and cultural history of the area. Small sales
area features books, maps and other publications.
Maze
District (Hans Flat)
Located two and one-half hours from
Green River, Utah. From I-70, take Utah Highway 24
south for 24 miles. A left hand turn just beyond the
turnoff to Goblin Valley State Park will take you
along a two-wheel-drive dirt road 46 miles (76 km)
southeast to the ranger station. Open 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. daily. Closed December 25. Exhibits describe
the natural and cultural history of the Maze area.
Small sales area features books, maps and other publications.
Backcountry permits issued until one half hour before
close of business each day. (435)259-2652
The
Needles District
On U.S. Highway 191, drive 40 miles (60 km) south
of Moab or 14 miles (22 km) north of Monticello, then
take Utah Highway 211 roughly 35 miles (56 km) west.
Highway 211 ends in the Needles, and is the only paved
road leading in and out of the district. Open
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Closed December 25.
A park orientation video is shown on request. Special
interpretive programs may be arranged for groups by
contacting the visitor center. Exhibits describe the
natural and cultural history of the Needles area.
Small sales area features books, maps and other publications.
(435)259-4711
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