Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is located in northwestern Arizona and southern Nevada. Established in 2000, the monument covers over 1 million acres and is known for its remote wilderness landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The monument is located within the bounds of the Grand Canyon.
The monument is also an important cultural resource, with several Native American archaeological sites, including the remains of ancient Native American communities and early pioneer settlements.
VISIT Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument:
Park Details
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument was established in .
| Address | 345 East Riverside Drive, St. George, UT, 84790 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 435 688-3200 |
| Hours | Open all year, 24 hours a day |
| Entrance Fee | Free |
When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation
We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is.
Our data shows the best months to visit Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument are May, September, June & July.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Precipitation | 28 | 31 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 25 |
| Avg Temp | 47 | 50 | 57 | 65 | 74 | 84 | 88 | 87 | 80 | 68 | 55 | 45 |
| Max Temp | 58 | 62 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 93 | 96 | 93 | 88 | 80 | 68 | 58 |
| Avg Temp | 22 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 41 | 49 | 59 | 58 | 49 | 37 | 27 | 22 |
| Min Temp | 11 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 49 | 48 | 36 | 22 | 13 | 10 |
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Road Trips
Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is visited.
| Trip Name | Trip Miles | Trip Days |
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Other Nearby National Park Sites
From national monuments, to historic sites to seashores and more, here are the other parks closest to Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pipe Spring National Monument | 64 mi |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 66 mi |
| Zion National Park | 72 mi |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 88 mi |
| Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument | 89 mi |
| Cedar Breaks National Monument | 103 mi |
| Castle Mountains National Monument | 105 mi |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 123 mi |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 130 mi |
| Wupatki National Monument | 137 mi |
Nearby Campsites & RV Parks
If you are looking to pitch a tent or park an RV at a campsite near Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, here is a list of the closest campsites in the surrounding area. They all have slightly different amenitites, so its best to check them all out instead of just chosing the first on the list.
| Name | Details | Miles Away |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Bar Marina - Lake Mead National Rec Area | Temple Bar, AZ more | 41 miles |
| Echo Bay - Lake Mead National Rec Area | Overton, NV more | 43 miles |
| Virgin River | Littlefield, AZ more | 45 miles |
| Valley of Fire State Park | Overton, NV more | 48 miles |
Nearest Ski Resorts
For those of you who are the diehard outdoors type, visiting a national park on a ski trip can be quite the adventure. Here are the ski resorts within 100 miles of Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument:
| Name | Location | Summit | Difficulty Score™ | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Canyon | Las Vegas, NV | 11,289 ft | 71% | 85 mi |
Nearest Airports
When visiting a National park, many people are faced with either a very long drive across country, or a much shorter flight. For those of you looking to fly into Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, we've listed the closest airports in the area.
Large Airports
A large airport has scheduled major airline service with millions of passengers per year. This type of airport always accepts international flights. Here are the closest large airports to Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.
| Name | Code | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Reid International Airport | LAS | Las Vegas, NV | 84 mi |
| Lake Havasu City International Airport | LHS | Lake Havasu City, AZ | 133 mi |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | Phoenix, AZ | 219 mi |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | Ontario, CA | 271 mi |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | Los Angeles, CA | 314 mi |
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | San Diego, CA | 318 mi |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | SLC | Salt Lake City, UT | 322 mi |
Medium Airports
A medium-sized airport has scheduled regional airline service. This type of airport may or may not accept international flights. Here are the closest medium-sized airports to Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.
| Name | Code | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George-Southwest Utah International Airport | SGU | St George, UT | 51 mi |
| Grand Canyon National Park Airport | GCN | Grand Canyon - Tusayan, AZ | 88 mi |
| Cedar City Regional Airport | CDC | Cedar City, UT | 101 mi |
| Lake Havasu City International Airport | HII | Lake Havasu City, AZ | 126 mi |
| Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field | PRC | Prescott, AZ | 134 mi |
| Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport | FLG | Flagstaff, AZ | 138 mi |
| Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | Palm Springs, CA | 234 mi |
Credits: Campground data provided by USCampgrounds.info. Map shapes from CartographyVectors. Weather data from NOAA. Airport data from OurAirports.com. Images from Unsplash, Flickr and Parks&Trips. All data has also been updated and augmented by Parks&Trips.