Bluejohn Canyon
Bluejohn Canyon (often referred to as "Blue John Canyon") is a slot canyon in eastern Wayne County, Utah, United States.
A canyon & gorge, 24 mi east of Hanksville
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Moab, 42 miles east. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July highs run 98–98°, and about 104 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
Best months: Apr, May and Oct
April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Hanksville. Green months are the mild ones.
Bluejohn Canyon
Bluejohn Canyon (often referred to as "Blue John Canyon") is a slot canyon in eastern Wayne County, Utah, United States. It is on BLM land just south of the boundary of the Horseshoe Canyon Unit of Canyonlands National Park.
- Type
- Canyon & gorge
- Elevation
- 4,839 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 31K a year
Where to stay near Bluejohn Canyon
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Moab (85) and Hanksville (4).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Bluejohn Canyon | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moab | 42 mi east | 1 hr | 85 38 hotels · 10 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 15 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 5,312 | $519K | C− |
| Hanksville | 24 mi west | 35 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 215 | $95K | — |
| Green River | 43 mi north | 1 hr | 21 8 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 720 | $174K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Bluejohn Canyon
Other well-known places within 56 miles.
Big draw47 mi🏞 National ParkArches National Park1.5M visitors a year
32 mi🏞 National ParkCanyonlands National Park796K visitors a year
50 mi🏞 National ParkCapitol Reef National Park1.4M visitors a year
51 mi🌲 Park & preserveBears Ears National Monument
56 mi🏞 National MonumentNatural Bridges National Monument70K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Arches National Park: m01229 from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Canyonlands National Park: Phil Armitage, Public domain · Capitol Reef National Park: Bob Palin, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Bears Ears National Monument: U.S. Geological Surey, Public domain · Natural Bridges National Monument: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Bluejohn Canyon
What town is Bluejohn Canyon near?
Hanksville, UT, about 24 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Bluejohn Canyon?
April, May and October, with highs of 71–81°.
What is the closest airport to Bluejohn Canyon?
Canyonlands Regional (CNY), about 38 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 190 miles.
Where should I stay near Bluejohn Canyon?
Moab (42 mi, 85 places to stay), Hanksville (24 mi, 4 places to stay) and Green River (43 mi, 21 places to stay).
Tips from people in Hanksville
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.