BLM announces non-winter hours for Paria River District visitor centers

Utah
Paria River DO
Kanab FO
Media Contact
Anna Rehkopf
BLM Office:
KANAB, Utah — The BLM’s Paria River District visitor centers and contact station are moving to regular operating hours to better serve visitors during the busier seasons. Beginning March 16, 2026, open days and hours are as follows: 
 
  • Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
  • Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Monday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  
  • Tuesday/Wednesday: closed 
  • Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  
  • Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
  • Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  • Closed until further notice.  
 
These hours will remain in effect until mid-November. For Paria Canyon Overnight permit information, visit our website, call 435-688-3200, or email [email protected]
  
Visit us online for information about visitor services, or call 435-644-1200 or 435-644-5033.
 
A circular stone building and large wooden shade structure
Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
 

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.