Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Temporary Parking Lot Closure

Sand Dune Arch parking lot will close for 2-3 days starting on August 16. Visitors may access the arch from an alternate route during the closure.
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Welcome to Arches!

Arches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, like the world-famous Delicate Arch, as well as many other unusual rock formations. In some areas, the forces of nature have exposed millions of years of geologic history. The extraordinary features of the park create a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures that is unlike any other in the world.

Online Reservations for Fiery Furnace Tours

Reservations are now being accepted for Fiery Furnace tours during 2010. These popular tours usually fill well in advance, so make your reservations early!
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		2010 Community Artist Program The Community Artist Program was created in 2009 as a way to highlight the connection between local artists and National Park Service areas in southeast Utah. more...

		Outdoor Education Curriculum Canyon Country Outdoor Education, a cooperative venture between the National Park Service, local school districts and nonprofit organizations, leads school groups on field trips throughout the area. Teachers can download their curriculum for grades one through six. more...

		Nature & Science 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. more...

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Arches National Park
PO Box 907
Moab, UT 84532

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Phone

Visitor Information
(435) 719-2299

Fax

(435) 719-2300

Climate

Summer temperatures (June through September) may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures (December through February) often drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures may range 50 degrees in a 24-hour period.
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