Arches National Park, Utah

 Arches National Park in Utah features many incredible geologic formations including impressive arches and balancing rocks. Arches National Park is a common place to spend time for people from Moab. Riverside Oasis Campground is a good campground nearby; why not take a little visit to Pack Creek if you're here. There is good outdoors recreation at Arches National Park that you could benefit from. Stay the night at Pack Creek Campground; some close by water includes North Fork Mill Creek.
Going to Arches National Park is a splendid idea when you must spend
    some time in the great outdoors. Summertime highs at Arches National Park commonly tend to be in the 90's while night lows are generally in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while Arches National Park night low temperatures all through the winter are in the 10's.
A journey to Canyonlands National Park is worthwhile, and Moab Valley Inn is a pleasant site to get some rest.
At Arches National Park you don’t see much rainfall; through October this area sees the most rain while February is regularly the driest month. Arches National Park has an abundance of natural loveliness; it's a place that everyone loves. Arches National Park is right by the Moab Slickrock Trail, and a glorious nearby hotel is Comfort Suites Moab.
If only every spot had this much outdoors amusing things, what a great world it would be.
 
    some time in the great outdoors. Summertime highs at Arches National Park commonly tend to be in the 90's while night lows are generally in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while Arches National Park night low temperatures all through the winter are in the 10's.
bountiful; there's always something for everyone.
Arches National Park is a good spot to visit for more than one day, Moab Rim RV Park And Vineyard is a good spot to camp nearby, and a pleasant trip to Spanish Valley is a good way to spend an afternoon. And if that's not enough, there's a lot more to do right next door to Arches National Park. Arches National Park is a place with many visitors from Moab. The glorious loveliness of Arches National Park is there for your viewing pleasure.
If you came for an overnight stay Dead Horse Point State Park
 
is a great place to camp; Silver Sage Inn is a magnificent 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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