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Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is a National Monument in Arizona that NPS manages as part of the National Park System[3]. NPS lists it as fee-free, so there is no entrance fee[1].
Entrance fees and passes
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the monument as open every day of the year, but some areas can be hard to reach when roads are impassable[4]. Wet-season roads from July through September and roads after winter storms can become impassable[4]. The west side is low Mojave Desert, and NPS says June through September brings daily highs above 100°F on the west side below 2,500 feet[5]. The higher east side is about 15°F cooler[5]. NPS also warns of heavy afternoon storms from June to September, and muddy or icy roads above 5,500 feet from December to February[5].
Pets and dogs
Where pets are allowed, the national NPS rule requires them to be kept in a crate or cage or on a leash of six feet or less[6]. Public buildings, public transportation and designated swimming beaches are off limits to pets, with service animals excepted[6]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the monument before you bring one[6].
Before you go
- There are no entrance fees listed by NPS, but confirm on the official park page before you go[1].
- NPS says the monument has no facilities or visitor contact stations within its boundaries[4].
- NPS notes the monument has no cell phone coverage, so do not rely on your phone[4].
- NPS lists 1 visitor center, the Public Lands Center[2].
- Check road conditions first, since NPS says some roads can be impassable in the July to September monsoon season and after winter storms[4].
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee for Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee[1]. Confirm on the official park page before your trip.
- When is Grand Canyon-Parashant open?
- NPS says it is open daily all year, though some areas can be hard to reach when roads are impassable[4].
- Is there cell service at Grand Canyon-Parashant?
- NPS notes that the monument has no cell phone coverage[4].
- Are dogs allowed at Grand Canyon-Parashant?
- Where pets are allowed, the national rule requires them to be kept in a crate or cage or on a leash of six feet or less[6]. Each park can close more areas to pets[6].
- What activities does NPS list at Grand Canyon-Parashant?
- NPS lists scenic driving, stargazing, hiking, biking, camping and a Junior Ranger Program, among others[7].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Public Lands Center). National Park Service
- Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Arizona. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument: The monument is open every day of the year, however many areas may be inaccessible when roads are impassable. Within the boundaries of Grand Canyon-Parashant there are no facilities or visitor... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- Activities NPS lists for Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Junior Ranger Program. National Park Service