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Arches National Park is a wonderland of, you guessed it, arches! This unique park in Moab, Utah is called home by over 2,000 natural sandstone arches that have been sculpted by time and erosion.
Arches Quick Facts
Native Lands: Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) and Timpanogos (Native Land Digital)
Founded: November 12, 1971
Annual Visitors: 1,466,528 visitors in 2024
Size: 76,519 acres
Location: Utah
Entrance Fee: $30 per vehicle, valid for 7 days
Notable Fact: This national park holds the record for the highest concentration of natural stone arches on Earth!
Top Experiences in Arches
- Watch the sunrise from Delicate Arch
- Hike the Fiery Furnace (permit required)
- Hike the Devils Garden Trail
- Hike to Tower Arch for sunset
- Watch the sunset from Panorama Point
Best Time to Visit Arches
The best time to experience Arches National Park is during the shoulder seasons of spring (March-May) and fall (September-October). During these months, temperatures are pleasantly mild, making conditions ideal for hiking and exploring the park’s trails. You’ll also encounter more manageable crowd levels compared to the peak of summer.
Arches National Park Guides
Utah Road Trip
Learn about how to visit all of Utah’s 5 National Parks in this 7-Day Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary! This road trip will take you to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches.