BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Paria River District visitor centers
KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management has begun winter season operating hours for the Paria River District’s visitor centers and contact station, effective until mid-March.
Winter hours of operation and closures are as follows:
Paria Contact Station, is closed for the season and will remain closed until mid-March.
Visitors seeking Paria Canyon Overnight Permits may pick them up at the Paria River District Office, located at 669 S. Highway 89-A, Kanab, UT 84741, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).
Escalante Interagency Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, until March 11, 2026.
Kanab Visitor Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
Big Water Visitor Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Tuesday.
Cannonville Visitor Center, is closed and will remain closed until further notice.
All BLM Paria River District buildings will be closed to the public for the following federal holidays:
Nov. 28, Thanksgiving
Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, Christmas and New Year's Day holidays
Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Day
Feb. 17, Presidents’ Day
Visit us online for information about visitor services and for more information on Paria Canyon Overnight Permits, or call 435-644-1200 or 435-644-5033.
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.