Kanab Visitor Center

About Kanab Visitor Center

The Kanab Visitor Center is one of four visitor centers in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument each with a different theme. The Center offers interpretive displays focusing on "traces in time," which includes both geology and archaeology within the Monument. The Visitor Center is located within the Paria River District in Kanab, Utah. The friendly and knowledgeable staff here can provide weather reports, hiking recommendations, and road reports, must-have information for visitors exploring the Monument.

How to Get There

The Kanab Visitor Center is located on Highway 89, 1 mile east of junction with alternate 89.

Plan Your Visit to Kanab Visitor Center

Heading to Kanab Visitor Center? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)