Juvenile facility · Utah

Canyonlands Youth Center

Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (DHHS)

Canyonlands Youth Center is a juvenile facility in Blanding, Utah, run by the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (DHHS). Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 16 beds.

Canyonlands Youth Center Address and Phone

Facility type
Juvenile facility
Address
244 W Old Ruin Rd, Blanding, UT 84511Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(435) 678-3140
Operated by
Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (DHHS)
County
San Juan County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (DHHS) and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on jjys.utah.gov

Jails and Police Near Canyonlands Youth Center

Anyone arrested near Blanding is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other Juvenile Facilities in Utah

Open status checked against the official jjys.utah.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out if someone is at Canyonlands Youth Center?
Records of young people in juvenile facilities are generally not published online. Contact Canyonlands Youth Center at (435) 678-3140 or the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (DHHS) directly; a parent or guardian may be asked to verify their identity.
What is the phone number for Canyonlands Youth Center?
The listed main number for Canyonlands Youth Center is (435) 678-3140.
Who runs Canyonlands Youth Center?
Canyonlands Youth Center is operated by the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (DHHS) and is located in San Juan County.