Utah Est. 1971

Arches National Park

Desert Canyon

76,679 Acres

1.8 million/year Annual Visitors

$30 Entry Fee

April through May, September through October Best Time to Visit

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National Park Service National Park

Arches became a national park in 1971 after serving as a national monument since 1929, protecting the highest concentration of natural stone arches on Earth. Delicate Arch, the 65-foot freestanding ring that appears on Utah license plates, draws thousands at sunset alone.

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When to Visit Arches

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Month-by-Month Conditions

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Month

High

Low

Crowds

Roads

Jan

93°

68°

Light

Open

Feb

90°

65°

Light

Open

Mar

82°

56°

Moderate

Open

Apr Best

72°

45°

Heavy

Open

May Best

61°

32°

Peak

Open

Jun

53°

23°

Heavy

Open

Jul

50°

20°

Moderate

Open

Aug

53°

23°

Moderate

Open

Sep

61°

32°

Heavy

Open

Oct

72°

45°

Heavy

Open

Nov

82°

56°

Moderate

Open

Dec

90°

65°

Light

Open

Best months to visit Crowd level (low to peak)

Campgrounds in Arches

Devils Garden Campground

$25/night

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...

51 sites Reservable Devils Garden Campground typically open year-round. Firewood is only available for purchase...

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