Island in the Sky District
Bordered by the Green River on the west and the Colorado River on the east, the Island provides easy access to overlooks with spectacular views of the canyons and other geological formations. Hiking trails and four-wheel-drive roads access backcountry areas for day or overnight trips.

Permit Information
Backpacking $10; Backcountry Vehicle $25; Flat Water $10; Cataract Canyon $25. Permits are required for all overnight stays and are available at the Island in the Sky Visitor Center just inside the park's north entrance, or call (435)259-4351.

Directions
Take US Hwy 191 to Utah Hwy 313 (10 mi north of Moab or 22 mi south of I-70) then drive southwest for 22 miles.

Information Center
The Island in the Sky Visitor Center is roughly 40 minutes from Moab on 313. It is open 8 am to 4:30 pm daily (except some winter holidays) with extended hours spring through fall. Bottled water is sold here and nowhere else in the district.

Activities