Arches National Park — Visitor Info

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Arches National Park protects over 2,000 documented natural stone arches near Moab, Utah, including Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch. Here's what to know before you go.

Page content last verified: July 2026

Check current conditions before you go: Arches dropped its timed-entry reservation requirement for 2026 after running one since 2022 — but parking lots at popular spots still fill up and the park may temporarily restrict access when they do. Always check the official Arches Alerts & Conditions page first, since entry rules have changed year to year.
Quick Facts
Location
Near Moab, Utah
Entrance Fee
$30/vehicle (7 days)
Reservation Needed to Enter?
No (as of 2026) — this has changed year to year, confirm current status
Permit Needed For
Fiery Furnace hiking; backpacking; Devils Garden Campground
Lodging
None in-park — camping only, or stay in nearby Moab
Managed By
National Park Service

Visitor Centers

Arches Visitor Center
Just inside the main entrance, about 5 miles north of Moab on US-191. Open daily year-round except December 25; hours shift seasonally.

Confirm current hours on the official NPS visitor centers page before you go.

Entrance Fees & Passes

The entrance fee is $30 per vehicle (motorcycle $25, per person on foot/bike $15), valid for 7 days. A local Annual Pass is $55 and also covers neighboring Canyonlands National Park plus Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments. The Arches Entrance Station is cashless — credit/debit only. No vehicle reservation is currently required to enter (this changed in past years — double check before your trip).

Every Kid Outdoors — Free 4th Grade Pass

4th graders (and their families) can visit free with an Every Kid Outdoors pass, available at everykidoutdoors.gov. Present it (digital or printed) at the entrance station.

Permits & Reservations

You do not currently need a timed-entry reservation to enter the park (unlike 2022–2025). You do need one for:

Fiery Furnace

Both self-guided permits and ranger-led hikes into the Fiery Furnace area require an advance reservation — this is a maze-like area where off-trail route-finding is required, and access is limited to protect the fragile terrain.

Backpacking

Overnight backcountry trips require a permit; Arches allows only a small number of designated backpacking sites and travel is off-trail.

Campgrounds & RV Options

Devils Garden Campground is the only campground inside the park — there are no RV hookups. It's usually full every night from March through October.

Devils Garden Campground
Reservable for nights between March 1 and October 31 — book well ahead, it fills nightly in season. First-come, first-served November through February; winter arrivals should use the Recreation.gov app's Scan & Pay feature.

If Devils Garden is full, dozens of campgrounds (first-come and reservable) are available in the Moab area — see DiscoverMoab.com for a full list. Fees and current details: NPS – Camping.

Good to Know

  • Entry rules change often here: Arches has run a timed-entry system in some recent years and not in others — always check current status before you go, especially for spring/fall weekends.
  • Parking fills up fast at popular trailheads (Delicate Arch, Devils Garden) by mid-morning in peak season.
  • No gas stations in the park — fuel up in Moab.
  • Extreme summer heat and flash flood risk in narrow areas — carry more water than you think you need.
  • One pass, multiple sites: the Arches/Canyonlands Annual Pass also covers Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments.

More National Parks

See our other National Park visitor guides, or browse the full National Parks guide.

Fees, entry requirements, and campground availability change from year to year. This page is a starting point for trip planning — always confirm current details on the official Arches National Park site before you go.

Sources: NPS – Fees & Passes · NPS – Visitor Centers · NPS – Camping · NPS – 2026 Timed Entry Update · NPS – Alerts & Conditions