Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is located in northern Coconino County, Arizona, United States, immediately south of the Utah state line. The site is 16 mi southwest of Page. Running it is the United States Bureau of Land Management.
A park & preserve, 16 mi southwest of Page
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Page, 16 miles northeast. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July highs run 99–99°, and about 106 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Apr, May and Oct
April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 2000
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument dates from 2000 and is run by United States Bureau of Land Management. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
Each month’s highs and lows around Vermilion Cliffs are below.
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is located in northern Coconino County, Arizona, United States, immediately south of the Utah state line. This national monument, 293,689 acres (118,852 ha) in area, protects the Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs, Coyote Buttes, and Paria Canyon. Elevations in the monument range from 3,100 feet to 6,500 feet above sea level (944 to 1,981 meters).
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Established
- 2000
- Run by
- United States Bureau of Land Management
- Wikipedia readers
- 17K a year
Where to stay near Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
To stay close, try Page (43) and Big Water (4).
Page
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
7,147 people
16 mi northeast of Vermilion Cliffs
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Vermilion Cliffs | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 43 25 hotels · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 7,147 | $304K | D |
| Big Water | 19 mi north | 30 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 532 | $273K | — |
| Greenehaven 37% vacation homes | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 1 1 campground | 325 | $235K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Vermilion Cliffs
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Before visiting Vermilion Cliffs
What town is Vermilion Cliffs National Monument near?
Page, AZ, about 16 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Vermilion Cliffs National Monument?
April, May and October, with highs of 72–82°.
What is the closest airport to Vermilion Cliffs National Monument?
Page Municipal (PGA), about 18 miles away. The nearest big hub is Harry Reid (LAS), about 196 miles.
Where should I stay near Vermilion Cliffs National Monument?
Page (16 mi, 43 places to stay) and Big Water (19 mi, 4 places to stay).
Word from Page
People in Page have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.