Unknown Desert Varnish

Is Unknown Desert Varnish open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Unknown Desert Varnish, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Launch Ramp Updates

  Park closure covering Glen Canyon National Recreation Area · NPS · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

• Lees Ferry Campground Partial Closure

  Park alert covering Glen Canyon National Recreation Area · NPS · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

• Lake Powell Recreational Water Advisory

  Park alert covering Glen Canyon National Recreation Area · NPS · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

As of Oct 23, 10:30 pm MDT · Source: NPS · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Unknown Desert Varnish

Best months: March–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   46° / 26°

   4 wet · 1 snow

2. Feb

   53° / 30°

   4 wet · 1 snow

3. Mar

   63° / 36°

   4 wet

4. Apr

   72° / 44°

   3 wet

5. May

   82° / 53°

   3 wet

6. Jun

   94° / 64°

   1 wet

7. Jul

   100° / 71°

   3 wet

8. Aug

   97° / 68°

   4 wet

9. Sep

   88° / 60°

   4 wet

10. Oct

    73° / 46°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    58° / 34°

    3 wet

12. Dec

    46° / 26°

    3 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bullfrog Basin, UT, 9.8 mi away at 3,822 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.