Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Hudson Point

The sun sets behind the Pakoon Basin.

Take a lonely and rocky two-track road in a 4x4 to the edge of the Grand Wash Cliffs. Find a stunning solitary vista deep into the Grand Canyon. Relax in the shade of ponderosas at Mt. Trumbull. Touch ancient waters at Pakoon Springs in one of the driest places in the world. Parashant is remote. There are no crowds here. Be equipped to leave pavement, cell service, and the 21st century behind.

Driving the sage flat

Visitors enjoy exploring the roads on the monument.

Camping sunset

Campsites on the monument are primitive as there is no designated campground.

Waring Ranch

Areas such as Waring Ranch give a glimpse into ranching operations in the early and mid-20th century

Fall sunset

Sunrise and sunsets hallmark the vast landscapes of the monument.

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Red rock formations jut up from the canyon floor.

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The monument is located in the northwest corner of Arizona, bordering Nevada to the west and near the southern border of Utah. 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. Traveling with an appropriate high clearance vehicle equipped with all-terrain tires. The spare tire should also be all-terrain rated. The monument has entry roads from Nevada, Utah and Arizona.

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Public Land Information Center Visitor Center

This interagency information center provides recreation information, permits, and maps for public lands in southwest Utah, northwest Arizona, and eastern Nevada, including Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, and the National Park Service.

Recreation Areas and Campground Database