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Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Po Box 907
Moab
Arches National Park
Southern Utah
Utah
84532
Tel: 435-719-2299
Fax: 435-719-2305
Description
The forces of nature have acted in concert to create the landscape of Arches, which contains the greatest density of natural arches in the world. Throughout the park, rock layers reveal millions of years of deposition, erosion and other geologic events. These layers continue to shape life in Arches today, as their erosion influences elemental features like soil chemistry and where water flows when it rains.
Arches is located in a "high desert," with elevations ranging from 4,085 to 5,653 feet above sea level. The climate is one of very hot summers, cold winters and very little rainfall. Even on a daily basis, temperatures may fluctuate as much as 50 degrees.
The plants and animals in Arches have many adaptations that enable them to survive these conditions. Some species are found only in this area. The diversity of organisms reflects the variety of available habitat, which includes lush riparian areas, ephemeral pools, dry arroyos, mixed grasslands and large expanses of bare rock.
Weather
Southeast Utah 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 through May) and fall (mid-September through 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. Late summer monsoon season brings violent storm cells which often cause flash floods.
Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 F, and lows averaging 0 to 20 F. Though large snowfalls are uncommon (except in nearby mountains), even small amounts of snow or ice can make local trails and roads impassable.
Local weather conditions and forecasts are available by phone at (801) 524-5133 (recorded information), and on the Web at www.wrh.noaa.gov/slc.
Arches is open year-round, 24 hours a day. The visitor center is open daily during the following hours:
April through October: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
November through March: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The visitor center is closed on December 25th.
ENTRANCE FEES
All federal lands passes are issued and accepted at Arches.
Individuals: $5 (Good for 7 Days)
This fee applies to motorcycles, bicycles and walk-ins (per person).
Vehicles: $10 (Good for 7 days)
This fee includes all occupants of a vehicle.
Local Passport: $25 (Good for one year)
Good for entrance to Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges.
Commercial Tours
Fee depends upon the capacity of the vehicle. 1 to 6 passenger vehicles are charged $25 + $5 per person. 7 to 25 passenger vehicles are charged $40. 26 or more passenger vehicles are charged $100. If you will be leading a bus tour in Arches, please view our Bus Information page.
CAMPING FEES
Sites at the Devils Garden Campground are $15 per night.
ACTIVITY FEES
Fiery Furnace Guided Walk
Rangers lead walks into the Fiery Furnace twice each day. The cost is $10 for adults; $5 for children 6 to 12 years old and Golden Age Pass holders. Group size is limited, and walks often fill a day or two in advance. Reservations can only be made in person at the visitor center up to seven days in advance. Maximum tour size is 25 people, 10 of whom may be from a single party. Larger groups can attend separate walks or request a special tour by contacting the park; a minimum of four weeks notice is advised.
RESERVATIONS
Campground
Both individual and group sites at the Devils Garden Campground may be reserved in advance by telephone and online. More...
Fiery Furnace Guided Walk
Reservations can be made in person at the visitor center up to seven days in advance. Maximum tour size is 25 people, 10 of whom may be from a single party. Larger groups can attend separate walks or request a special tour by contacting the park. A minimum of four weeks notice is advised.
Arches is located in a "high desert," with elevations ranging from 4,085 to 5,653 feet above sea level. The climate is one of very hot summers, cold winters and very little rainfall. Even on a daily basis, temperatures may fluctuate as much as 50 degrees.
The plants and animals in Arches have many adaptations that enable them to survive these conditions. Some species are found only in this area. The diversity of organisms reflects the variety of available habitat, which includes lush riparian areas, ephemeral pools, dry arroyos, mixed grasslands and large expanses of bare rock.
Weather
Southeast Utah 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 through May) and fall (mid-September through 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. Late summer monsoon season brings violent storm cells which often cause flash floods.
Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 F, and lows averaging 0 to 20 F. Though large snowfalls are uncommon (except in nearby mountains), even small amounts of snow or ice can make local trails and roads impassable.
Local weather conditions and forecasts are available by phone at (801) 524-5133 (recorded information), and on the Web at www.wrh.noaa.gov/slc.
Arches is open year-round, 24 hours a day. The visitor center is open daily during the following hours:
April through October: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
November through March: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The visitor center is closed on December 25th.
ENTRANCE FEES
All federal lands passes are issued and accepted at Arches.
Individuals: $5 (Good for 7 Days)
This fee applies to motorcycles, bicycles and walk-ins (per person).
Vehicles: $10 (Good for 7 days)
This fee includes all occupants of a vehicle.
Local Passport: $25 (Good for one year)
Good for entrance to Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges.
Commercial Tours
Fee depends upon the capacity of the vehicle. 1 to 6 passenger vehicles are charged $25 + $5 per person. 7 to 25 passenger vehicles are charged $40. 26 or more passenger vehicles are charged $100. If you will be leading a bus tour in Arches, please view our Bus Information page.
CAMPING FEES
Sites at the Devils Garden Campground are $15 per night.
ACTIVITY FEES
Fiery Furnace Guided Walk
Rangers lead walks into the Fiery Furnace twice each day. The cost is $10 for adults; $5 for children 6 to 12 years old and Golden Age Pass holders. Group size is limited, and walks often fill a day or two in advance. Reservations can only be made in person at the visitor center up to seven days in advance. Maximum tour size is 25 people, 10 of whom may be from a single party. Larger groups can attend separate walks or request a special tour by contacting the park; a minimum of four weeks notice is advised.
RESERVATIONS
Campground
Both individual and group sites at the Devils Garden Campground may be reserved in advance by telephone and online. More...
Fiery Furnace Guided Walk
Reservations can be made in person at the visitor center up to seven days in advance. Maximum tour size is 25 people, 10 of whom may be from a single party. Larger groups can attend separate walks or request a special tour by contacting the park. A minimum of four weeks notice is advised.
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