How much does it cost to enter Arches National Park?

Entrance to Arches National Park starts at $15. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.

Which national parks are within a day's drive of Arches National Park?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Colorado National Monument (2 h 38 min), Natural Bridges National Monument (3 h 18 min), Yucca House National Monument (3 h 25 min), Capitol Reef National Park (3 h 28 min), Mesa Verde National Park (3 h 32 min), Hovenweep National Monument (3 h 46 min).

A crowd of people sit and watch the sunset at delicate arch.

NATIONAL PARK

Arches National Park

Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other.

Photo: NPS/Veronica Verdin / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About Arches National Park

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.

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Driving times from Arches National Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

BEFORE YOU GO

Entrance fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle

$30.00

Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants.

Entrance - Motorcycle

$25.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Per Person

$15.00

Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Park Hours

Mon: All Day
Tue: All Day
Wed: All Day
Thu: All Day
Fri: All Day
Sat: All Day
Sun: All Day

THINGS TO DO

Activities

Arts and CultureAstronomyBackcountry CampingBikingBookstore and Park StoreCampingCanyoneeringCar or Front Country CampingClimbingGroup CampingGuided ToursHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramRock ClimbingShoppingStargazing

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

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.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to enter Arches National Park?: Entrance to Arches National Park starts at $15. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
What is there to do at Arches National Park?: Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Backcountry Camping, Biking, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Arches National Park?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Colorado National Monument (2 h 38 min), Natural Bridges National Monument (3 h 18 min), Yucca House National Monument (3 h 25 min), Capitol Reef National Park (3 h 28 min), Mesa Verde National Park (3 h 32 min), Hovenweep National Monument (3 h 46 min).