Natural Bridges National Monument
Blanding, UT
Three large natural bridges carved by streams, seen from a 14 km one-way loop drive with short trails down to each. Utah’s first national monument is also a certified dark-sky park with a small first-come campground.
- Nearest town
- Blanding, UT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.6092, -110.0081
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 January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Site 6Campsite1 mi from Natural Bridges National Monument · 2 pitches
- Site 5Campsite1 mi from Natural Bridges National Monument · 2 pitches
- Site 9Campsite1 mi from Natural Bridges National Monument · 2 pitches
- Site 7Campsite1 mi from Natural Bridges National Monument · 2 pitches
- Site 8Campsite1 mi from Natural Bridges National Monument · 2 pitches
- Natural Bridges CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Natural Bridges National MonumentTents
All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Natural Bridges National Monument?
Natural Bridges National Monument is in Blanding, UT, at GPS 37.6092, -110.0081. It is about 33 mi from Mexican Hat.
Can you camp near Natural Bridges National Monument?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Site 6, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Natural Bridges National Monument?
Natural Bridges National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southeast Utah: Needles, Valley of the Gods and Moki Dugway.
What is there to see near Natural Bridges National Monument?
Places worth a stop nearby: Moki Dugway (23 mi), Valley of the Gods (25 mi), Goosenecks State Park (30 mi) and Newspaper Rock (37 mi).
When is the best time to visit Natural Bridges National Monument?
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)