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.

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 ...

Arches National Park has the densest concentration of natural stone arches in the world. There are over 2,000 documented arches in the park, ranging from sliver-thin cracks to spans greater than 300 feet (97 m). Why are there so many arches in this place? How do they form? And what is an arch, anyway? First, you need the right kinds of rock.

Arches is in a "high desert" environment, with hot summer temperatures, cool winters, and infrequent precipitation. Desert conditions determine the kind of life forms that live here. We can witness natural process and conditions thanks to the park's isolation from major urban areas. Explore the links below to learn more about the nature of Arches.

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Arches NP - All Documents and Projects Intermountain » UT Listed in the table below are plans or projects and associated documents that have been posted to the public for the selected NPS unit. Click on the project title for more information on the whole project or on the document title for information on the specific document.

Print a Map To download printable maps in JPG, PDF, or Illustrator file formats, visit the National Park Service cartography site. Large Print, Braille & Audio Descriptions The official Park Map and Guide is available in a large print version and a braille version at the visitor center. You can also contact us to have one mailed to you.

All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply).

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.

Arches National Park is a designated natural area, and its purpose is to preserve and protect the park's natural environment, cultural resources, wildlife, and scenic beauty.