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Arches National Park is home to some of the most majestic natural sandstone arches in the western United States. When you visit, you'll want to check out hikes like the Delicate Arch Trail, Windows Loop Trail and Devil's Garden Trail, all of which lead to amazing rock formations. Consider canyoneering at Firey Furnace or Lost Spring Canyon for an even bigger adventure. RV rentals near Arches National Park are in Moab and Salt Lake City.
If you're RVing to Arches National Park for the first time, start at the visitors center, which is open the following hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March 24–April 20
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 19–June 15
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. June 16–September 23
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. September 24–October 28
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. October 29–November 26
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. November 27–February 25
To enter this park, RVs and vehicles pulling trailers must be shorter than 30 feet. Guests arriving from April 1 to October 31 need a timed entry pass in addition to an entry ticket to enter Arches National Park. Large RVs should be parked in the Visitor Center Parking Lot. There are other parking lots near Balanced Rock, Delicate Arch Viewpoint and Devil's Garden, but they often fill up fast, so finding RV parking in Arches National Park at these locations may be problematic. This park has an easy-to-use shuttle system to get around it. For current conditions, check out National Park Service. Many of the roads in this park are unpaved and may not be suitable for driving an RV in Arches National Park.
- Spring 35-82 F
- Summer 60-100 F
- Fall 42- 88 F
- Winter 22-52 F
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- Arches National Park Private Vehicle: $30
- Arches National Park Motorcycle: $25
- Arches National Park Per Person: $15
- Arches National Park Annual Pass: $55
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Arches National Park Hiking Trails
Arches Hikes can be divided into five board categories. The Park Avenue and the Courthouse Towers Area contain pictographs left by early inhabitants of this area. Hiking to the Balanced Rock Area allows visitors to see Entrada sandstone rock formations. The Windows Section includes some of the most iconic arches in the park, including the North Window, Turret Arch, Double Arch, Garden of Eden, Elephant Butte, and Parade of Elephants. Many choose to hike to get a closer view of Delicate Arch. Some hikers explore Devils Garden to see the narrow rock walls called fins.
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Things to do Outside Arches National Park
The nearest community to Arches National Park is Moab, Utah, about 15 miles south. Learn about films shot in Moab and Monument Valley by stopping at the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage before stepping back in time during a visit to Moab Giants Dinosaur Park.
Moab is also home to Canyonlands National Park. About 31 miles to the southwest is Dead Horse Point State Park. They have mountain bikes to rent, and this is a fantastic place to stargaze. The Dead Horse Cafe serves breakfast and lunch. The Bureau of Land Management operates many sites near Moab, including the Bar M Trail System, which has over 31 miles of singletrack trails for mountain biking and numerous sites along the Colorado River for paddlers.
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RV Resorts & Campsites near Arches National Park
Devils Garden Campground is the only campground in Arches National Park. Reservations are needed for this campground from March 1 to October 31, which usually fills up nightly. The rest of the year is on a first-come, first-served basis. Drinking water, flush and pit toilets and picnic tables are available.
There are many campgrounds near Arches National Park. The Bureau of Land Management operates Kerr's Lake and Courthouse Rock campsites, which are reservable. They also operate 12 campgrounds off Highway 128, three off Highway 279, three off Highway 313, four off Kane Lake Road, and one on Ken's Lake shores. The level of service at these campgrounds varies widely. Some of the more developed options include Lone Mesa Group Sites, Gold Bar Campground and Goose Lake Campground. There are also camping opportunities in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Many national forests and BLM campgrounds are free, while others charge a minimal fee.
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How to get to Arches National Park
Canyonlands Field Airport is the closest airport to Arches National Park. Exit the airport and go north on US 191 North. Turn right on Arches National Park Road. This will let you enter the park near the Courthouse West Panel Trail with the Arches National Park Visitor Center to the left shortly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The months of April and May, and September and October are the best times of year to visit Arches National Park. The park can get very hot in summer so visiting in these cooler months means you're more likely to enjoy hiking and exploring the park.
Arches National Park is 119.8 square miles, or 76,519 acres large. It encompasses more than 2,000 arches although the exact number is constantly changing as old arches fall and new ones form.
Pets are allowed at Arches National Park. Leashed pets can walk with owners on established roads, parking areas, campgrounds, and picnic areas. They are not allowed on hiking trails or anywhere off-trail. Pets also aren't allowed in park buildings. Pets cannot be left unattended in vehicles, and the extreme heat at the park makes that a very dangerous practice.
The top things to do at Arches National Park include visiting Landscape Arch, North America's longest arch. Be sure to check out Balanced Rock, the Windows Section, and the Arches Visitor Center to learn more about the park.
There is one campground in Arches National Park. Devils Garden Campground has drinking water, picnic tables, grills, and flush toilets. There are no RV hookups at the campground. There are many more campgrounds outside the park and in the nearby town of Moab.
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