National Park Guide

Arches National Park

Utah, US

Over 2,000 natural stone arches sculpted by erosion into a surreal red-rock landscape.

76,679
Acres
29
Trails
1971
Established
1.81 million
Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season
Year-round
Entrance Fee
$30 per vehicle
Nearest Airport
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), 1 hour 50 minutes
Best Months
March, April, May, September, October

Highlights

  • Sunset hike to Delicate Arch, Utah's most iconic landmark
  • Landscape Arch, the longest natural arch in North America at 306 feet
  • Walking through the Fiery Furnace with a ranger guide
  • Balanced Rock silhouetted against the La Sal Mountains
  • The Windows Section loop for easy access to massive arches
  • Dark sky stargazing with the Milky Way framing the arches

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About Arches National Park

Arches National Park contains the densest concentration of natural stone arches in the world, with over 2,000 cataloged arches set among towering red sandstone fins, pinnacles, and balanced rocks. The park's 76,679 acres near Moab showcase millions of years of erosion at work on the Entrada Sandstone formation. From the iconic Delicate Arch to the soaring spans of Landscape Arch, the park offers an otherworldly landscape that transforms with the light of each passing hour.

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Where to Stay

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Red Cliffs Lodge

$$$

A riverside ranch resort set along the Colorado River on Highway 128, offering spacious suites with private patios facing the river and towering red cliffs. Home to the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage.

14 miles from park entrance$280-420/night
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Hoodoo Moab

$$

A stylish boutique hotel in downtown Moab with a curated art collection, rooftop pool, and modern desert-inspired design. Walking distance to Moab's best restaurants and outfitters.

5 miles from park entrance$180-320/night
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Aarchway Inn

$

A well-maintained motel on the north end of Moab, offering clean and comfortable rooms with easy access to both Arches and Canyonlands national parks. An excellent budget option for adventure travelers.

2 miles from park entrance$100-180/night
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Park Details

Highest Point
Elephant Butte, 5,653 ft
Camping
Available
Wilderness Areas
No
Pet Friendly
Limited (developed areas only)
Region
Rocky Mountain
Established
1971