Plan Your Visit

Despite its remote location, close to 100,000 people make the trip to Rainbow Bridge National Monument each year to marvel at one of the world's largest natural bridges. In addition to the geologic formation of the bridge itself, visitors will find opportunities to see and learn about the natural history and cultural stories representative of the Colorado Plateau. Use the links below to plan ahead and make the most of your visit to Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

 

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  I need to know!

  Basic Information

  All the things you need to know to get started on your visit to Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

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  Directions

  How do I get here?

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  Things To Do

  What do I do when I get here?

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  Safety

  Your safety is our primary concern. This is a desert and a lake. Please be careful.

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  Accessibility

  Please know that Rainbow Bridge is remote and may offer challenges to visitors with mobility issues.

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  Nearby Attractions

  Where do I go when I leave here?

 

The floating restrooms at the dock are the only facilities in the monument.

NPS

At the Monument

Most visitors would arrive via boat to the park courtesy dock, available for short-term docking. Floating docks, walkways, and restrooms have been re-anchored at the back of the canyon providing access to the Rainbow Bridge trail. Visitors will enjoy an approximately 1.2-mile hike to the national monument.

Pack out what you bring in. There are no facilites or trash receptacles along the trail to Rainbow Bridge in any direction. Leave this land better than you found it - take all trash you make back with you.

 

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Bookstore

 

Glen Canyon Conservancy
Find the books and maps you need to begin your adventure from our cooperating association.