Regulations United States Canyonlands National Park
Moses
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Prohibited during a period
Climbing · 15 Mar to 31 Aug
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Climbing Area Closures for Wildlife Protection
Closures to climbing routes will remain in effect through the end of the termination date specified below, or until surveys determine the associated habitat to be unoccupied by nesting raptors and/or lambing desert bighorn sheep.
Park Area, Feature Name, Route Name(s), Effective Date, Termination Date, Justification
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Taylor Canyon, Moses and Zeus, Moses and Zeus, 15 Mar, 31 Aug, Proximity to bighorn sheep lambing habitat
Published by National Park Service, 5 Dec 2025 · Canyonlands National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025
In Canyonlands National Park
Regulated zone
Canyonlands National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Climbing and canyoning · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Rock Climbing and Canyoneering
The following closures, conditions, and restrictions apply to rock climbing or similar activities such as, but not limited to, technical rock climbing, free climbing and clean aid climbing within Canyonlands National Park:
Closures
- - Climbing, scrambling, or walking upon, wrapping webbing or rope around, or rappelling from any arch with an opening greater than 3 feet, except for Washer Woman in the Island in the Sky district, is prohibited.
- - The entire Salt Creek Archeological District, which includes Salt Creek, Horse, and Lost canyons, and upper Davis and Lavender canyons, is closed to climbing and canyoneering.
- - The detached Horseshoe Canyon Unit of The Maze district is closed to climbing and canyoneering.
Conditions
- - Permits are not required for day-use rock climbing or canyoneering. A backcountry use permit is required for overnight climbing, bivying, or canyoneering in the backcountry.
Restrictions
Climbing and canyoneering within Canyonlands National Park shall be either free climbing or clean aid climbing, except as described below.
- - No new permanent fixed anchors may be installed in any location, except by permit. If an existing bolt or other hardware item is unsafe, it may be replaced, without a permit. Anchor hardware must be painted the color of the rock surface before installation. The installation and use of pitons are prohibited. Homemade hardware is prohibited.
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- - Use of white chalk is prohibited. Chalk must be earth tone in color and match the color of the rock surface.
Published by National Park Service, 5 Dec 2025 · Canyonlands National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
(a) All overnight stays within Canyonlands National Park require a permit. Visitors must obtain either a backcountry use permit, a river use permit, or a front country campsite permit for designated areas such as The Needles Campground, Island in the Sky Campground, or the group campsites at Wooden Shoe, Dutch Oven, or Split Top.
Published by National Park Service, 5 Dec 2025 · Canyonlands National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025
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Prohibited all year
Paragliding · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Canyonlands National Park is closed to the use of hang gliders, paragliders, and parachutes. BASE jumping is prohibited in Canyonlands National Park. 36 CFR 2.17 (a)(3); NPS Management Policies 2006, 8.2.2.7.
Published by National Park Service, 5 Dec 2025 · Canyonlands National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025