Overview
Hanksville is a tiny town located in the Canyon Country of Utah.
1 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Capitol Reef National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CNY Canyonlands Regional Airport, Moab — 58 mi away. Directions
- PGA Page Municipal Airport, Page — 108 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 180 mi away (major hub). Directions
The town is located at the junction of State Routes 24 and 95, and is approximately fifty miles south of Interstate 70.
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Understand
The town was settled in 1882 by a small group of Mormon pioneers led by Ebenezer Hanks. With a population of about 200 people the tiny town's economy is driven by agriculture and mining, as well as from tourism due to the town's location between several national parks.
Get in
The town is located at the junction of State Routes 24 and 95, and is approximately fifty miles south of Interstate 70.
Sleep
Go next
- Capitol Reef National Park. The park is located about 45 miles west of the town via Utah SR-24. It preserves the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust.
- Goblin Valley State Park. Take Utah SR-24 north of Hanksville for 19 miles, left onto Temple Mountain Road for 5 miles then left onto Goblin Valley Road.
- Natural Bridges National Monument. 97 miles south of Hanksville via Utah SR-95.
- Maze District and Horseshoe Canyon (detached area) of Canyonlands National Park. This is the least accessible area of the park. Take SR-24 north and turn right just before Goblin Valley turn-off to Hans Flat Ranger Station. 4-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicles only.
Nearby
Goblin Valley State Park
Park · 1 listings · 14 mi away
Capitol Reef National Park
Park · 7 listings · 27 mi away
Torrey
City / town · 27 listings · 39 mi away
Green River
City / town · 6 listings · 53 mi away
Dead Horse Point State Park
Park · 53 mi away
Canyonlands National Park
Park · 45 listings · 54 mi away
Moab
City / town · 27 listings · 64 mi away
Arches National Park
Park · 15 listings · 65 mi away
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