Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Most visitors also needReservations and Timed EntryReservationRequired to enter the park From April 1 through October 31, 2023, visitors entering the park in a vehicle between 7 am and 4 pm will need to have already purchased a Timed Entry Ticket from Recreation.gov before reaching the park. One ticket is needed per vehicle. This fee is a Recreation.gov service charge, so it is not waived by any of the interagency passes. ExceptionsTimed entry tickets are not required for those with camping, backcountry, Fiery Furnace, or special use permits; nor those with concessions contracts, commercial use authorizations, or academic fee waivers. Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00 Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants. Admits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
For Organizations & BusinessesNational Park Service regulations allow outings conducted for non-commercial educational purposes by schools and other bona fide academic institutions to obtain a waiver of park entrance fees, provided the visit is for educational purposes, and the resources or facilities that the group intends to use support those purposes.
More informationA non-commercial organized group is a group traveling together such as scouts, a club, a church, or other organization that has planned its own itinerary. Group members may arrive in vehicles owned by the organization, in privately owned vehicles, or may have hired a commercial driver/vehicle for transportation services only.
Fees for these groups vary with the vehicle and group size. See the Exception section for details.
 Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 Valid for one year through the month of purchase. Admits one (1) private, non-commercial vehicle or its pass holder to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. 2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
Organized GroupsCommercial Tours If you are providing these services, you must have a current, signed commercial use authorization to enter the park.
For more information on commercial use authorizations, permit fees, and commercial entrance fees, visit Do Business with Us. If you will be driving a bus in Arches, please view our Bus Information page. Non-commercial Groups A non-commercial organized group is a group traveling together such as scouts, a club, a church, or other organization that has organized its own itinerary. Group members may arrive in vehicles owned by the organization or in privately owned vehicles. Groups may also have hired a commercial driver or commercial vehicle for transportation services only. If you will be driving a bus in Arches, please view our Bus Information page. Non-commercial group fees (per vehicle):
You may use Annual and Lifetime passes. A pass may cover immediate family members or up to four people traveling with the group, depending on the pass. Educational Fee Waivers Accredited academic institutions may apply for an Entrance Fee Waiver. Camping FeesRead more about Devils Garden Campground. Devils Garden Campground Individual Site
Canyon Wren Group Site
Juniper Group Site
NPS/Andrew Kuhn Fiery Furnace Activity Fees
Ranger-led Hike
Read more about the ranger-led Fiery Furnace Hike. Private Permit
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Last updated: May 15, 2023