Arches National Park, Utah

 Arches National Park in Utah features many incredible geologic formations including impressive arches and balancing rocks. A trip to Arches National Park is a great selection when you have to spend some time in the wilderness. Arches National Park has a multitude of natural beauty; it's a spot that everybody loves. Summertime highs at Arches National Park generally tend to be in the 90's. All through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 60's. For the period of the winter the highs are generally in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Arches National
    Park. A visit to Canyonlands National Park is worthwhile, and do take a hike on the Moab Slickrock Trail.
Arches National Park has pretty nature scenery for your viewing happiness. At Arches National Park you find loads of outdoors recreation that you can use. And if that's
not enough, there's a load more to do in close proximity to Arches National Park. Arches National Park is a site with many visitors from Moab.
A pleasant tour to Spanish Valley is a delightful way to spend an afternoon; why not camp at Moab Rim RV Park And Vineyard since you're here at Arches National Park. Arches National Park is a brilliant place to camp, Canyonlands Campground is a brilliant place; a tremendous close by hotel is Dark Canyon Recreation. Arches National Park is a location that is relatively arid commonly; October is when you get the
 
    Park. A visit to Canyonlands National Park is worthwhile, and do take a hike on the Moab Slickrock Trail.
Arches National Park has pretty nature scenery for your viewing happiness. At Arches National Park you find loads of outdoors recreation that you can use. And if that's
to spend time for folks travelling from Moab.
Dry warm beds await you at Silver Sage Inn, and camping at Arches National Park is glorious fun, Pack Creek Campground is a glorious local campground. A great place to camp here at Arches National Park is Edge Of The Desert Trailer Park; some nearby water includes North Fork Mill Creek. Take a little spree to Pack Creek since you're here at Arches National Park, and if you need a site to stay Castle Rock Inn is a great choice.
If only every site had this much outdoors cool things, what a great earth it
 
would be. Camping is available at Dead Horse Point State Park, and Sleep Inn Moab is a perfect spot to get some rest.

Arches National Park preserves over two thousand natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations. In some areas, faulting has exposed millions of years of geologic history.The extraordinary features of the park, including balanced rocks, fins and pinnacles, are highlighted by a striking environment of contrasting colors, landforms and textures.

 

CONTACTS

Email - archinfo@nps.gov

Fax- 435-719-2305

Write to
PO Box 907
Moab, UT 84532-0907

Phone
Visitor Information - (435)719-2299
Visitor Information (TDD) - (435)719-2319
Headquarters - (435)719-2100

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
The Park is open year-round. The visitor center is open daily from 8am to 4:30pm, with extended hours spring through fall. Visitor Center is closed on December 25th.

Getting There
PLANE - Commercial airlines serve Grand Junction, CO and Salt Lake City, UT. By car, these cities are roughly 2 and 4 hours (respectively) away from the park entrance.

CAR - The entrance to Arches is located 5 miles north of Moab along Highway 191.

BUS - Greyhound travels along Interstate 70, making stops at Grand Junction, CO and Green River, UT. Commercial van services operate between Moab and Salt Lake City as well as Grand Junction.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - There is no public transportation to Arches.

Weather & Climate
In summer, June through September, temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter, December through February, temperatures often drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures may range 50 degrees in a 24-hour period. Very dry! Carry drinking water at all times.

Accessibility
Visitors with mobility impairments can access the visitor center, restrooms throughout the park, Devils Garden Campground site #37, the Park Avenue Viewpoint and the Delicate Arch Viewpoint.

For visitors with hearing impairments, a variety of publications may be obtained at the Visitor Center. Wayside exhibits with illustrations and text on natural and cultural features are situated throughout the Park and in the Vistitor Center. Park Information is also available by TDD phone at (435) 719-2319.

Getting Around
Sightseeing is usually by car, bike or foot.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
INDIVIDUAL
$5 for 7 Days

VEHICLE
$10 for 7 Days

WAIVERS

Entrance fee waivers are available to groups when the purpose of their visit is educational rather than recreational.

Permits
FIERY FURNACE
$varies for Day
The Fiery Furnace is a labyrinth of narrow sandstone canyons and fins. To protect fragile resources in the area, permits are required for entry. The cost is $2 for adults; $1 for children six to twelve years old and Golden Age Pass holders. Permits and group sizes are limited. Permits must be obtained in person at the visitor center (they cannot be reserved in advance).

Local Passport
SOUTHEAST UTAH GROUP
$25 for Annual
Good for entrance to Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges.

CAMPING

Devils Garden
Open All Year
Devils Garden Campground has 52 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Facilities include flush toilets and water year-round. Sites are $10 per night. Visitors must pre-register for individual campsites at the Arches Visitor Center between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., or at the entrance station after 8:00 a.m. The campground fills daily mid-March through October, often by mid-morning. Two sites (tents only) are available for groups of ten or more people. The group sites may be reserved in advance.

LODGING

Sorry.
There is no lodging in Arches. See the 'LINKS' section for information on lodging and services in Moab, UT.

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
ARCHES
Open All Year 8am to 4:30pm (extended hours spring through fall)
Location - The Arches Visitor Center is located along Highway 191, 5 miles north of Moab.
Closures - Closed December 25th.
Special Programs - Park orientation program is shown in the auditorium every half hour.
Exhibits - Museum with exhibits on the park's natural and cultural history. Sales area features books, maps and other publications.
Available Facilities - Restrooms, drinking water.


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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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