Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

 

 

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Arches National Park is Open

Arches National Park is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round. In March (when the timed-entry pilot program is not in effect), when parking lots fill to capacity we may have to temporarily delay additional park entries. Visitors who encounter a closed gate may try back in a few hours or consider visiting other nearby destinations.

 

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Traffic

Between March and October, wait times at the park entrance may exceed 30-45 minutes.

For more information on traffic conditions in the area around Moab and Arches National Park, visit the Utah Department of Transportation Traffic Site

 

NPS/Neal Herbert

Weather

Spring and fall bring pleasant weather. These are the busiest seasons in the park thanks to the mild conditions. Summers can be hot with daytime temperatures over 100 degrees. Winters can be cold, with occasional snowy or icy conditions.

Get a weather forecast and see monthly average temperatures.

 

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Campground

You can make reservations for campsites March through October. The campground is usually full each night during the summer. If you don't have a reservation when you arrive in Moab, you will need to camp outside the park. In winter, sites are first-come, first-served.

Read more about camping at Arches National Park.

 

NPS/Andrew Kuhn

Ranger Programs

National park rangers offer various programs spring through fall. Check at Arches Visitor Center for a schedule. You can also check the calendar for special events and activities.

 

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Road Conditions

The main (paved) park road is open. Unpaved roads may require 4WD or even be impassable following summer storms. Read more about auto touring.

 

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