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Location Information
Directions:
The park entrance is located on Utah Highway l9l, five miles
north of Moab.
Transportation:
Major airlines fly into Salt Lake City, Utah (five hours by
car) or Grand Junction, Colorado (two hours by car). A
commuter airline, Alpine Air, flies into the Canyonlands
Airport, l5 miles from the park, and Salt Lake City. Greyhound
Bus stops 50 miles northwest of the park in Green River, Utah.
Amtrak stops 40 miles northeast of the park in Thompson Springs,
Utah. Rental vehicles and taxis can be arranged.
Operating Hours/Seasons
Visitor Center open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, until 6:00 p.m., April through October; closed December 25.
Reservations/Permits/Fees
Entrance fee of $10 per vehicle is good for seven consecutive days. Camping fee is $10 per night for individual sites in summer; $5 when water is off (November through mid-March). Fees will be charged for Fiery Furnace permits and guided walks.
Reservations for special tours or guides for groups are available if staff is available. Make requests as far in advance as possible by telephone or in writing.
Climate, Recommended Clothing
In summer, June through September, temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter, December through February, temperatures often drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures may range 50 degrees in a 24-hour period. Dress accordingly. Very dry! Carry drinking water at all times.
Facilities and Opportunities
Visitor Center/Exhibits:
Located near park entrance, the visitor center houses a
museum and exhibits. A short orientation program is shown in the
auditorium on the hour and half hour. Information is available
and books and maps are sold by the Canyonlands Natural History
Association, in the visitor center.
Trails, Roads:
The 48 mile round trip paved road in the park travels
through spectacular scenery and leads to major park features.
Hiking trails of varying length and difficulty lead to and
through arches and into the heart of the park.
Programs/Activities:
Regularly scheduled walks, guided hikes and evening campfire
programs by rangers, mid-March through October. Check bulletin
boards in the park for details. Reservations must be made for
the popular Fiery Furnace guided hike in person at the Arches
Visitor Center, up to 48 hours in advance. Also, check at the
visitor center for information on the Junior Ranger program for
children ages six through eleven.
Lodging and camping facilities:
No lodging in park. The Devils Garden Campground, located l8
miles from the park entrance, has 50 tent and trailer sites, plus
two walk-in group sites limited to tenting for ten or more
persons. Facilities include flush toilets and water until frost.
You must pre-register for individual campsites at the Arches
Visitor Center between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., or at the entrance
station after 8:00 a.m. Group campsite reservations
are available for the two group sites; call (801)259-4351 for information. The Arches
campground fills daily mid-March through October, often by early
to mid-morning.
Food\supplies:
No food is available in the park. In the Arches Visitor
Center, you may buy film and water containers, as well as
informational materials.
Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and
Opportunities:
A bookstore located in the visitor center is managed by the
Canyonlands Natural History Association. Concessioner offer
horseback riding, and vehicle tours in the park by
permit.
Accessibility:
The visitor center is handicapped-accessible and there is one
designated accessible site in the campground. All flush
and vault toilets in the park are accessible. The new
Delicate Arch Viewpoint and trail area are
accessible.
Recommended Activities/Park Use
Sightseeing by personal car, hiking, biking (established roads only), picnicking (3 designated picnic areas in park), and camping. Join a ranger March through October at a talk, walk, hike or campfire program.
Visitation
Special Events Programs
Annual Easter Sunrise Service in the park. Check bulletin boards for other special events or programs during your visit.
Adjacent Visitor Attractions
Nearby public lands provide a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Slickrock Bike Trail, and the Manti-LaSal National Forest are all within 50 miles of Arches National Park.
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