National Park · Utah, United States
Arches National Park
Arches National Park is a national park in Utah, United States, covering 76,679 acres (31,031 ha), established in 1971; it recorded 1,511,740 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Utah, United States |
| Area | 76,679 acres (31,031 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 1,511,740 |
| Coordinates | 38.6800° N, 109.5700° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Arches National Park
Arches National Park is a national park of the United States in eastern Utah. The park is adjacent to the Colorado River, 4 mi (6 km) north of Moab, Utah. The park contains more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the well-known Delicate Arch, which constitute the highest density of natural arches in the world. It also contains a variety of other unique geological resources and formations. The national park lies above an underground evaporite layer or salt bed, which is the main cause of the formation of the arches, spires, balanced rocks, sandstone fins, and eroded monoliths in the area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
March to May and September to November — mild temperatures; summers are very hot
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Moab, Utah |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Canyonlands Field Airport |
| Getting there | Arches National Park is located in southeast Utah: 5 miles north of Moab, Utah 110 miles southwest of Grand Junction, Colorado 236 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, Utah 360 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado Getting to Arches By Car The entrance to Arches National Park is north of the town of Moab, Utah. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Famous trails
- Delicate Arch Trail — 3.0 miles (4.8 km) — Moderate
- Devils Garden Trail — 7.2 miles (11.6 km) — Moderate
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Airports near this park
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- Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) · Moab, United States · 11.2 miles away
- Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) · Grand Junction, United States · 63.9 miles away
- Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) · Montrose, United States · 91.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Arches National Park?
Arches National Park is in Utah, United States (38.6800° N, 109.5700° W).
When was Arches National Park established?
Arches National Park was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Arches National Park?
Arches National Park covers 76,679 acres (31,031 ha).
How many people visit Arches National Park each year?
It recorded 1,511,740 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Arches National Park?
March to May and September to November — mild temperatures; summers are very hot.
Does Arches National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Arches National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Arches National Park?
The nearest town is Moab, Utah. The nearest airport is Canyonlands Field Airport. Arches National Park is located in southeast Utah: 5 miles north of Moab, Utah 110 miles southwest of Grand Junction, Colorado 236 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, Utah 360 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado Getting to Arches By Car The entrance to Arches National Park is north of the town of Moab, Utah.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arches_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/arch/ — Official park page.