Cannonville Visitor Center

About Cannonville Visitor Center

The Cannonville Visitor Center is one of four visitor centers in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, each with a different theme. Tucked away in the heart of Cannonville, Utah, this Visitor Center offers interpretive displays of human geography, including details about Native American & Pioneer history in the Monument. The friendly and knowledgeable staff here can provide weather reports, hiking recommendations and road reports, must-have information for visitors exploring the Monument. The Cannonville Visitor Center sits on the north end of Cottonwood Canyon Road, which is a rugged and scenic 47-mile dirt road that connects Utah SR-12 with US-89. The Center is generally open from mid-March to mid-November.

How to Get There

Located on Highway 12, 15 miles east of the turnoff to Bryce Canyon National Park.

Plan Your Visit to Cannonville Visitor Center

Heading to Cannonville 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)