Glen Canyon Vehicle Rules Paused for Court Review
Published Date: 3/14/2025
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Summary
The National Park Service is delaying new motor vehicle rules at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area because the rules are being reviewed by the courts. This means visitors and drivers won’t see any changes for now, and the new rules won’t start until the review is done. No fees or fines are changing yet, so everyone can keep cruising as usual until further notice.
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New Glen Canyon vehicle rule postponed indefinitely
As of March 14, 2025, the National Park Service postponed indefinitely the effective date of the Final Rule on motor vehicle use at Glen Canyon that was published January 13, 2025 (90 FR 2621). The NPS delayed the rule earlier on February 13, 2025 (90 FR 9518) and will publish a new effective date in the Federal Register when available.
2021 motor-vehicle rules remain in effect
The NPS is preserving the regulatory status quo under the 2021 motor vehicle rule (86 FR 3804) while litigation is resolved (State of Utah v. Haaland, No. 4:24-cv-00048 (D. Utah)). That means current motorized-use rules at Glen Canyon continue to govern roads and designated off-road areas until the court or agency announces otherwise.
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