Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (original) (raw)

A red-rock wonderland

Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets.

A blue and yellow graphic outlining what is required to enter arches, including a reservation. Reserve Your Ticket

Visiting Arches? From April 1 to October 31, visitors are required to have a timed entry ticket to enter the park.

Three hikers look at a map to see where they're headed next Arches Planning Guide

A mobile friendly guide to visiting Arches with a map, information about hikes, camping, accessibility, ranger programs, and more.

A reddish brown rock surface with images of bighorn sheep, horses, and people drawn on it. History and Culture

Learn about the generations that have called Arches home, and the special places they left behind.

a deer with short antlers Nature

Learn about the park's plant and animal life, geology, ecosystems, and other natural features.

a hiker on a rock fin Take a Hike!

Arches has popular trails ranging in length from a few hundred yards to more than 7 miles. Find the right one for you.

a drawing of children beneath a tall arch Be a Junior Ranger

Learn about the park and have fun during your visit! You can earn a badge for completing a junior ranger book.

stars and the milky way above a silhouetted arch Stargazing

Enjoy the dark skies of Arches National Park. Explore on your own or join a ranger-led stargazing program in summer.

Last updated: July 13, 2024