Arches National Park

Arches

Moderate Utah

2026 Community Artist in Parks announced

The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce the selection of Chrissy Noel ...

Dec 31, 2025
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Tourism to Southeast Utah Group parks contributes $447M to local economy

A new National Park Service report shows that nearly 2.4M visitors to parks of the Southeast Utah Gr...

Sep 30, 2025
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Call for 2026 Community Artist in the Parks

The Southeast Utah Group of parks will accept applications for the 2026 Community Artist in the Park...

Sep 9, 2025
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Overview

Arches National Park is located in Utah and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

tall, stone formations with cars and trailers beneath them

Devils Garden Campground

Sites available

Restrooms
$25 Reserve
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Stargazing

Stargazing Events in Southeast Utah

Rangers occasionally lead stargazing programs and events at parks throughout southeast Utah. Learn a...

1-3 HoursSummer
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Hiking

Hiking at Arches

Arches contains a variety of hiking trails, from easy/moderate to long and strenuous. Many trails us...

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Backcountry Camping

Backpacking at Arches

Backpacking at Arches is allowed in designated sites only and requires a permit.

Reservation Required
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Canyoneering

Canyoneering at Arches

Arches has no real "slot canyons" but does afford some unique on-rope opportunities.

Reservation Required
Climber ascends a crack in red sandstone
Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing at Arches

Most climbing routes in the park require advanced techniques. Climbing is not allowed on any arches ...

A tan car drives through Arches, sandstone features are visible in the back.
Scenic Driving

Enjoy Arches from the Road

If you pay close attention, you can see close to two dozen arches from the comfort of your car.

2-4 Hours
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Arches Entrance Station

Arches Entrance Station

Entrance station

Arches Entrance Station

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Arches Visitor Center Exterior Zone 1

Water bottle filling station

Audio description of Arches Visitor Center Zone 1- Water Filling Station

The area includes the entrance to the interior of the Visitor Center and the amenities in the area.

Arches Visitor Center Exterior Zone 10

Point of Interest
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Arches Visitor Center Exterior Zone 2

Point of Interest

Featured outside of the Arches National Park Visitor Center

Panel detailing activities at Arches National Park. Features a map of the park.

Arches Visitor Center Exterior Zone 3

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