Good to know
- Tickets
- Free. There is no entrance fee for Parashant itself. Toroweap Overlook sits in Grand Canyon National Park, which charges an entry fee; check nps.gov for current rates.
- Time needed
- A full day at minimum; 2 to 3 days to camp and explore.
- Best time
- Spring and fall. Summer is very hot, and winter can make dirt roads impassable.
- Getting there
- St. George, Utah, is the usual base, with an interagency visitor center. St. George Regional Airport is 2 or more hours by dirt road from most of the monument; Las Vegas is about 2 hours from St. George.
Where to stay nearby
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument questions
Do you need 4WD for Grand Canyon-Parashant?
You need at least a high-clearance vehicle with good tires, and 4WD is often needed when roads are wet. There is no cell service or help nearby.
How do you get to Toroweap Overlook?
It is about 60 miles of rough dirt road from Highway 389. Check road conditions at nps.gov before you go.
Are there visitor centers at Parashant?
Not inside the monument. Get maps and road updates at the Interagency Visitor Center in St. George, Utah.