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Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Grand Canyon Parashant's natural splendor provides a sense of solitude to those who venture into its isolated domain. Located on the edge of one of the most beautiful places on earth, the Grand Canyon, the Monument's expansive landscape encompasses a chronicle of natural and cultural history.

This Monument is co-managed by the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

 
Tents at Whitmore Point

Camping and Hiking

Camping and hiking in the Monument is an adventure with over a million acres to explore. Only primitive camping is available.
 
canyon view

Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour to learn about the cultural and natural features of the Monument. 
 
 
 

Write to

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790

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Phone

Interagency Information Center
(435) 688-3200

Interagency Information Center
(435) 688-3246

Fax

(435) 688-3388

Climate

Summer daytime temperatures at lower elevations are frequently over 100 degrees, with 90-degree days at higher elevations. Spring and fall temperatures are moderate. Winter weather brings the possibility of rain and snow to the higher elevations. Lower elevations receive some rain with rare snows; days are pleasant with below freezing nighttime temperatures.  
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non-native plant, cheatgrass  

Did You Know?
One of the major ecological threats to the sagebrush-dominated Great Basin ecosystem is the introduction and spread of dozens of species of non-native plants. The most important of these, cheatgrass (or downy brome) covers the largest area: 25 million acres, one-third of the area of the Great Basin.

Last Updated: May 07, 2008 at 15:57 EST