High
Heat risk
No timed entry
Entrance
2 areas
Campgrounds
$30
7-day fee
2,000+
Arches
1 live
Camera
Desert Heat Safety100°F+ summer▾
Park Entrance & AccessNo timed entry · $30▾
Main Access
No Timed Entry (2026)
US-191, 5 mi north of Moab, UT
Arches lifted its timed-entry reservation requirement for the 2026 season — visitors may enter any time during operating hours. Expect it could return in future years if visitation spikes again.
💡 Even without timed entry, weekend and holiday mornings get busy — arriving before 8am or after 4pm avoids the worst of it.
NPS directions ↗
Fiery Furnace
Permit / Ranger-Guided Only
Maze-like sandstone area, permit required
This labyrinth of narrow canyons has no marked trail — self-guided visitors need a permit and orientation, or can join a ranger-led hike. Not recommended without one or the other; it's easy to get disoriented.
💡 Ranger-led hikes fill up — reserve on Recreation.gov well in advance in peak season.
Fiery Furnace permit info ↗
Delicate Arch Trail
Very Popular
3 mi RT, exposed slickrock
The park's most iconic hike has no shade and a steep slickrock section. Sunset draws the biggest crowds and the fullest parking lot of the day.
💡 Go at sunrise instead of sunset for a similar view with a fraction of the crowd.
Trail info ↗
Campgrounds2 areas▾
Devils Garden Campground Reservable (Mar–Oct) ▾
Sites51
SeasonReservable Mar 1–Oct 31, first-come Nov–Feb
NotesOnly developed campground in the park
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Group Sites Reservable ▾
Juniper BasinUp to 55 people, Mar–Oct
Canyon WrenUp to 35 people, year-round
NotesNo RVs or trailers permitted
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Landmarks & Trailheads5 stops▾
Signature Arches3 stops▾
Delicate ArchStrenuous · Utah's iconic freestanding arch~3 mi RT
Landscape ArchEasy · one of the longest natural arches on Earth~1.6 mi RT
Double ArchEasy · two arches sharing one base~0.6 mi RT
Roadside & Short Walks2 stops▾
Balanced RockEasy · massive boulder on a narrow pedestal~0.3 mi loop
Devils GardenModerate-strenuous · most arches in one areaUp to 7.9 mi RT
Stargazing & Night SkyMilky Way views▾
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Arches' dry desert air and distance from major cities make for excellent stargazing, with the Milky Way often visible directly over the arches themselves — a favorite subject for night photographers. Best on new-moon nights, away from Moab's lights to the south. NPS plan-your-visit info ↗
Live Cameras
Entrance Station
Goods & ServicesMoab 5 mi away▾
Visitor Center1 location▾
Bookstore & ExhibitsBooks · Maps · GiftsYear-round
Park Contact Information