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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Backpacking at Arches The park’s backcountry is mostly rough terrain, inaccessible by established trails with very limited water sources. While Arches National Park is known for its outstanding geologic features, it also contains irreplaceable cultural resources and sensitive high desert ecosystems. Water is rarely available in the backcountry; plan to carry all you need. Primary safety ...

Hiking the Park Avenue trail Park Avenue Viewpoint and Trailhead The sheer walls of this canyon reminded early visitors of buildings lining a big city street. The trail to the viewpoint is flat and paved. Beyond the viewpoint, the trail descends steeply into the spectacular canyon and continues one mile (1.6 km) to Courthouse Towers. For a roundtrip hike, retrace your steps along the trail ...

Stargaze at Panorama Point Panorama Point offers wide-open views of the night sky. It's reasonably far from surrounding communities to provide natural darkness with excellent views of the Milky Way. Park staff recently began work to create a night sky viewing area at Panorama Point. Benches will be available to lay back and enjoy the stars. Night sky ranger programs will be held at the point ...

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Short on time? Don't want to hike? If you don't have the time or ability to hike during your visit to Arches National Park, don't worry! There are many famous arches and rock formations visible from the park's scenic drive. You can see arches from the road or with a short walk. Check out this suggested itinerary for a driving tour through Arches National Park. Touring by Car In 1½ hours, you ...

News Release Date: February 18, 2026 Moab, Utah— Arches National Park today announced it will not require advanced timed-entry reservations this year. Visitors may enter the park at any time during operating hours.

Webcams The webcams below provide views from either end of the Arches National Park entrance road. Traffic may back up between the entrance station and US 191. You may experience delays during the busy season between March and October and on holiday weekends.

To see what's available, view the park map or the interactive map below. Off-highway vehicle use (ATVs, UTVs, etc.) is prohibited in the park. Camping is not allowed off any unpaved road within Arches National Park.