{"id":"nps-arch","slug":"arches-national-park","name":"Arches National Park","designation":"National Park","category":"national-park","categoryLabel":"National Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"ARCH","designation":"National Park","sourceId":"nps-arch"}],"states":["UT"],"stateNames":["Utah"],"location":{"lat":38.72261844,"lon":-109.5863666},"bbox":[-109.7132,38.6032,-109.4777,38.8469],"acres":{"value":76467,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=38.8469&b_tl_lng=-109.7132&b_br_lat=38.6032&b_br_lng=-109.4777","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Arches%20National%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79931C-1DD8-B71B-0BF201E3DB540D04.jpg","title":"Double O Arch","alt":"a broad, red arch with rock pinnacles in the background","caption":"Double O Arch is one of many large arches in the Devils Garden area","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/CDBBADB9-96FA-A432-50C0801C838743F9.jpg","title":"North Window","alt":"Large sandstone arch at dusk with a large white moon and clouds above","caption":"North Window with a waxing moon","credit":"NPS/Neal Herbert","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/CDAE20E4-9953-100C-20EAB60C6B24CCA1.jpg","title":"Sandstone fins","alt":"Red sandstone fins glow in sunset lighting","caption":"Sandstone fins near Sand Dune Arch","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7A0C49-1DD8-B71B-0B460D58D6E83B40.jpg","title":"Milky Way over the Garden of Eden","alt":"the Milky Way arcs above silhouetted stone pinnacles","caption":"Arches offers some excellent night sky viewing.","credit":"NPS/Wonderly","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7A0DE5-1DD8-B71B-0BFBE720788EF4A3.jpg","title":"Park Avenue Trail","alt":"two hikers descend a broad wash with tall rock walls on either side.","caption":"The Park Avenue trail is one of many hiking trails at Arches, ranging from easy to strenuous.","credit":"NPS/Herbert","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/CD7EC56E-B46C-DE5F-BDDFD667C85CDD49.jpg","title":"Arch with fall foliage","alt":"A red sandstone arch with red leaves in the foreground","caption":"Arch with fall foliage","credit":"NPS/Amy Washuta","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7A0B2B-1DD8-B71B-0BE0E26B0740AA6B.jpg","title":"Delicate Arch","alt":"a stone arch","caption":"Delicate Arch is perhaps the most famous natural arch in the world.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Astronomy","Stargazing","Biking","Camping","Backcountry Camping","Car or Front Country Camping","Group Camping","Canyoneering","Climbing","Rock Climbing","Guided Tours","Hiking","Horse Trekking","Horseback Riding","Junior Ranger Program","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Archeology","Farming and Agriculture","Ranches","Native American Heritage","Animals","Birds","Geology","Night Sky","Rock Landscapes and Features","Arches","Trails"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"30.00","description":"Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"25.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"55.00","description":"Valid for one year through the month of purchase. Admits one (1) private, non-commercial vehicle or its pass holder to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. U.S. residents only."}],"hours":[{"name":"Park Hours","description":"Arches National Park is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round. Fees apply. The park is very busy between March and October. To avoid traffic, we recommend entering the park before 8 am or after 3 pm.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Arches National Park is located in southeast Utah, five miles north of Moab on US 191. From Moab, Utah, drive five miles north on Main Street/US 191. Turn right at the stoplight. From Interstate 70, take exit 182 (Crescent Junction), then drive south 28 miles on US 191. Turn left at the stoplight.","weatherInfo":"Arches is part of the Colorado Plateau, a \"high desert\" region that experiences wide temperature fluctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees in a single day. The temperate (and most popular) seasons are spring (April-May) and fall (mid-September-October), when daytime highs average 60 to 80 F and lows average 30 to 50 F. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 F, making strenuous exercise difficult. Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 F, and lows averaging 0 to 20 F.","contacts":{"phone":"4357192299","email":"archinfo@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Arches Visitor Center","description":"The visitor center is generally open every day except December 25. Hours vary by season. You can learn about the park from exhibits and a bookstore. Rangers are on duty to answer your questions. Restrooms and drinking water are available.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":38.61656773313003,"lon":-109.62004230217951}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Devils Garden Campground","description":"Camp among slickrock outcroppings at Devils Garden Campground, 18 miles from the park entrance. Facilities include drinking water, picnic tables, grills, and both pit-style and flush toilets. You can reserve standard campsites up to 6 months in advance for stays March 1-October 31. All sites are usually reserved months in advance. Between November 1 and February 28, sites are first-come, first-served. Winter campers are encouraged to download the Recreation.gov app **before arriving** to use for payment.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234059","sites":51}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"canyonlands-national-park","km":59},{"slug":"mcinnis-canyons-national-conservation-area","km":72},{"slug":"colorado-national-monument","km":86},{"slug":"dominguez-escalante-national-conservation-area","km":104},{"slug":"uncompahgre-national-forest","km":107},{"slug":"jurassic-national-monument","km":117}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=arch"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.606Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Trip-planning tips for 2026","text":"Planning to visit Arches this year? To ensure the best experience, please anticipate potentially long wait times at the entrance station. If trailhead parking is full, plan to return a little later. Please avoid parking on vegetation and roadways to help preserve this beautiful place for everyone to enjoy.","url":null,"updated":"2026-03-18 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-698D84A8-AC1F-413D-8ED6-5794E933A5DB"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/arches-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/arches-national-park.geojson"}