Arches National Park
State: Utah
Size: 76,680 acres
Topography: Desert, Rock Formations
Peak Season: Spring & Fall
Nearest Airport: Canyonlands Field Airport (CNY) – 20 min
Nearest Town: Moab, UT
Top 5 Hikes
Delicate Arch Trail
Devils Garden Primitive Loop
Double Arch Trail
Fiery Furnace Loop
Park Avenue Trail
Points of Interest
Delicate Arch: One of the most iconic rock formations in the U.S., known for its graceful arch shape.
Landscape Arch: The longest natural arch in North America, stretching across a vast span of rock.
Devils Garden: A beautiful area featuring numerous rock formations and hiking trails.
The Windows Section: A collection of large arch formations, offering easy access and stunning views.
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking – Iconic trails to Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, and Double O Arch.
Rock Climbing – Climb sandstone towers like Owl Rock.
Photography – Capture breathtaking sunrise and sunset views.
Stargazing – One of the best dark-sky parks in the U.S.
Scenic Driving – The Arches Scenic Drive offers stunning views.
Camping
Devils Garden Campground – The park’s only designated frontcountry campground, featuring 51 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and toilets, but no hookups or showers; reservations required March–October.
Backcountry Camping – Permitted only at four designated sites with a required permit, which must be obtained in person at the Backcountry Permit Office near Moab up to seven days before the trip start date.