Visitor Center
Cannonville Visitor Center
The Cannonville Visitor Center is a quiet Ranger Outpost offering restrooms, potable water, weather reports, and basic hiking/road guidance. For detailed backcountry planning or permits, head to the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center. The center highlights local geography and Pioneer history through interpretive displays and an ethno-botanical garden.
Quick facts
- Daily Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Seasonal Hours
- Mid-March–Mid-November
- Seasonal Operation
- Mid-March through Mid-November
- Phone
- (435) 826-5640
Hours & contact
- Daily Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Seasonal Hours
- Mid-March–Mid-November
- Seasonal Operation
- Mid-March through Mid-November
- Phone
- (435) 826-5640
- Phone Available
- 0
- Best Contact Method
- In person at the desk during open hours.
Services
- Rangers Available
- 1
- Free Park Maps
- 0
- Trail Maps
- 0
- Backcountry Permits
- 0
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets (Indoor)
- Restroom Type
- Flush toilets (Indoor)
- Water Fountain
- 1
- Bookstore
- 0
- Wi-Fi Available
- 0
- Accessibility
- ADA compliant with ramps and automatic door openers
- ADA Compliant
- 1
Exhibits & nearby
- Has Exhibits
- 1
- Exhibit Topics
- Human geography; Native American and Pioneer history
- Junior Ranger
- 0
- Nearby Campgrounds
- In Cannonville: inns, lodges, bars, cafes, and a country store
- Nearby Lodging
- Cannonville inns and lodges; nearby Bryce Canyon lodging options
Planning advice
- Best For
- Best for bathroom breaks, water refills, weather updates, and quick hiking/road guidance.
- Highlights
- Interpretive displays on human geography and Native American and Pioneer history; ethno-botanical garden; small parking lot.
- Why Visit
- For quick information, restrooms, water, weather updates, and local history; not ideal for backcountry permits from this center
- Parking Reality
- Limited parking; best to arrive earlier
- Facility Intel
- Flush toilets indoors; potable water filling station on exterior wall; WiFi and cell service unknown
- Best Time To Visit
- Open Tue-Sat 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, mid-March to mid-November; arrive early for limited parking.
- Tips Advice
- Water filling station outside wall
- Limited parking—arrive early
- For backcountry permits, contact Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
More details
- Park Area
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Parking Availability
- Small lot: 2 accessible spots, 7 paved spots; additional roadside parking
- Parking Capacity
- Small lot: 2 accessible spots, 7 paved spots; additional roadside parking
- Parking Notes
- Limited parking; arrive early
- Operating Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Seasonal Variations
- Mid-March through Mid-November
- Accessibility Features
- ADA compliant with ramps and automatic door openers
- Exhibits Displays
- Human geography; Native American and Pioneer history
- Has Bookstore
- 0
- Ranger Talks
- 0
- Film Presentations
- 0
- Park Newspapers
- 0
- Safety Info Available
- 0
- Park Maps Available
- 0
- Permit Protocol
- Permits not issued here; contact Escalante Interagency Visitor Center for permit services
- Climbing Permits
- 0
- Nearest Trailheads
- No specific trailheads listed at the center; located on Cottonwood Canyon Road, a backcountry route
- Nearby Dining
- Cafe options and country store in Cannonville
- Nearby Facilities
- In Cannonville: inns, lodges, country store; cafes
- Notable Features
- Ethno-botanical garden; interpretive displays on human geography and Native American and Pioneer history
- Best Visit Time
- Open Tue-Sat 9am-4pm; mid-March to mid-November; quiet stop
- Insider Tips
- Water filling station outside
- Limited parking—arrive early
- For backcountry permits, go to Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
- Family Friendly Notes
- No specific kid amenities listed
- Current Conditions Info
- Hours subject to staff availability; verify status before visit
- Stop If Skip If
- ✅ STOP IF: You need basic info, restrooms, water, or weather updates. ❌ SKIP IF: You want backcountry permits from this center.
- Review Summary
- Visitors note the focus on human geography and history, and the quick, helpful staff.
Location
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Frequently asked questions
Is backcountry permitting available at Cannonville Visitor Center?
Backcountry permits are not issued here; contact the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center for permit services.
Are maps available at Cannonville Visitor Center?
Maps are not specified as free Unigrid or topo maps for sale at this center; verify with Escalante Interagency Visitor Center.
What are the hours for Cannonville Visitor Center?
Hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, with a seasonal schedule typically mid-March to mid-November.
Is there a Junior Ranger program at Cannonville Visitor Center?
Junior Ranger details are not specified for this center.
Can I call the Cannonville Visitor Center?
Phone availability is not listed.
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Sources
- blm.gov
- inspiredimperfection.com
- grandcanyontrust.org
- utah.com
- allbryce.com
- National Park Service
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated February 2026. Report an issue.