National Monument · Utah, United States
Natural Bridges National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument is a national monument in Utah, United States, covering 7,636 acres (3,090 ha), established in 1908.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Utah, United States |
| Area | 7,636 acres (3,090 ha) |
| Established | 1908 |
| Coordinates | 37.6014° N, 110.0137° 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 Natural Bridges National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located about 50 miles (80 km) northwest of the Four Corners boundary of southeast Utah, in the western United States, at the junction of White Canyon and Armstrong Canyon, part of the Colorado River drainage. It features the thirteenth largest natural bridge in the world, carved from the white Permian sandstone of the Cedar Mesa Formation that gives White Canyon its name. The three bridges in the park are named Kachina, Owachomo, and Sipapu (the largest), which are all Hopi names.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) · Cortez, United States · 78.8 miles away
- Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) · Moab, United States · 80.9 miles away
- Page Municipal Airport (PGA) · Page, United States · 91.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Natural Bridges National Monument?
Natural Bridges National Monument is in Utah, United States (37.6014° N, 110.0137° W).
When was Natural Bridges National Monument established?
Natural Bridges National Monument was established in 1908, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Natural Bridges National Monument?
Natural Bridges National Monument covers 7,636 acres (3,090 ha).
Does Natural Bridges National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes — Natural Bridges National Monument has campgrounds.
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/Natural_Bridges_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/nabr/ — Official park page.