Mesa Arch, Canyonlands
Moab, UT
A half-mile walk to an arch on the edge of a cliff. At sunrise the underside glows red.
- Nearest town
- Moab, UT
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 38.3890, -109.8680
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)
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Campsites nearby
- Cowboy CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Mesa Arch, Canyonlands · 7 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
- Sun Outdoors Moab DowntownMotorhome stopover21 mi from Mesa Arch, CanyonlandsTentsCaravansMotorhomesWi-Fi
- Sun Outdoors North MoabCampsite21 mi from Mesa Arch, CanyonlandsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Sun Outdoors Arches GatewayMotorhome stopover22 mi from Mesa Arch, CanyonlandsMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Moab KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover22 mi from Mesa Arch, CanyonlandsTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Red Desert RV ParkCampsite23 mi from Mesa Arch, CanyonlandsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Mesa Arch, Canyonlands?
Mesa Arch, Canyonlands is in Moab, UT, at GPS 38.3890, -109.8680. It is about 5 mi from Island in the Sky.
Can you camp near Mesa Arch, Canyonlands?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Willow Flat, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 89 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mesa Arch, Canyonlands?
Mesa Arch, Canyonlands is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Utah's five national parks, in one loop from Las Vegas.
What is there to see near Mesa Arch, Canyonlands?
Places worth a stop nearby: Grand View Point Overlook (5 mi), Dead Horse Point State Park (9 mi), Canyonlands – The Needles District (16 mi) and Corona Arch Trail (19 mi).
When is the best time to visit Mesa Arch, Canyonlands?
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)