Make Your Reservation

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When can I reserve my Timed Entry Ticket?

The park will release tickets first-come, first-served on Recreation.gov three (3) months in advance in monthly blocks according to the following schedule:

  • April reservations (April 1–30) open January 2 at 8 am MST
  • May reservations (May 1–31) open February 1 at 8 am MST
  • June reservations (June 1–30) open March 1 at 8 am MST
  • July reservations (July 1–6) open April 1 at 8 am MDT
  • August reservations (August 28–31) open May 1 at 8 am MDT
  • September reservations (September 1–30) open June 1 at 8 am MDT
  • October reservations (October 1–31) open July 1 at 8 am MDT

A limited number of tickets will be available one day prior to entry at 7 pm MDT through Recreation.gov. These are expected to sell out quickly and we encourage visitors to plan ahead. Tickets will be required from 7 am to 4 pm daily April 1 through July 6 and August 28 through October 31, 2025.

Timed entry tickets are required in addition to your park pass OR entrance fee. You may enter the park before 7 am or after 4 pm without a timed entry ticket.

How do I reserve my Timed Entry Ticket?

Reservations will be available online through Recreation.gov (make a Recreation.gov account first) or by:

  • using the Recreation.gov mobile app (iOS/Android)
  • calling the Reservation Line: 877-444-6777
  • Reservation International Line: 606-515-6777
  • Reservation Line (TDD): 877-833-6777

Reservations will not be available at park entrance stations or park offices.

Timed entry tickets are free but require a non-refundable $2 reservation processing fee.

When using Recreation.gov, search for “Arches National Park Timed Entry Ticket,” select the day you plan to visit the park, add it to your cart, and complete payment. After payment, you will receive an email confirmation with an attached timed entry ticket.

Print, download, or screenshot your ticket.

Your timed entry ticket will be required for entry.

Timed entry tickets are non-transferable. Resale or auction of reservations is prohibited.

Visit the article on the Recreation.gov Help Center for detailed information on reserving a timed entry ticket.

 

 
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PO Box 907
Moab, UT 84532

Phone:

435 719-2299

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