Arches National Park
Moab, UT
More than 2,000 natural stone arches. Timed-entry reservations are often required in peak season, so check before you go.
The park near Moab has more than 2,000 natural stone arches, along with hundreds of pinnacles, massive fins and balanced rocks. The most famous sight is Delicate Arch: with an opening 14 m (46 feet) high and 10 m (32 feet) wide, it is the largest free-standing arch in the park. The trail there is 4.8 km (3 miles) round trip and climbs steadily for 146 m (480 feet). Without a long hike, you can see the arch from the Lower or Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint.
Plan a full day for the highlights such as the Windows, Devils Garden and Delicate Arch. At sunset, hundreds of people often crowd around Delicate Arch. Summer heat is dangerous, and rangers frequently have to rescue hikers. In 2026 no timed-entry reservation is needed, but a valid entrance pass is still required (as of October 2026). When parking lots fill up, the park temporarily closes individual areas. Reservations are still required for Devils Garden Campground and Fiery Furnace hikes.
- Nearest town
- Moab, UT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 38.7331, -109.5925
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Sources
Featured in these trip guides
© Jamie Hagan dearjamie · CC0Utah's five national parks, in one loop from Las Vegas
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Campsites nearby
- Devils Garden CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Arches National Park · 53 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Sun Outdoors Arches GatewayMotorhome stopover9 mi from Arches National ParkMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Sun Outdoors North MoabCampsite10 mi from Arches National ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- North Klondike Bluffs CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Arches National Park · 25 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
- Moab KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover15 mi from Arches National ParkTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Red Desert RV ParkCampsite19 mi from Arches National ParkCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Arches National Park?
Arches National Park is in Moab, UT, at GPS 38.7331, -109.5925. It is about 19 mi from Dead Horse Point.
Can you camp near Arches National Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Devils Garden Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 92 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Arches National Park?
Arches National Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Utah's five national parks, in one loop from Las Vegas, Red walls, starry skies – the great canyon tour through the Southwest and Arches, towers and canyons: by camper through Moab, Arches and Canyonlands.
What is there to see near Arches National Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Devils Garden Campground (3 mi), Corona Arch Trail (11 mi), Fisher Towers (15 mi) and Dead Horse Point State Park (20 mi).
When is the best time to visit Arches National Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)