Parks

Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets.

Map showing location of park.

people stand in shade near and beneath sandstone arch, surrounded by sunlit loose sand

Arches and Canyonlands anticipate busy Fourth of July weekend

2025-06-25

Arches and Canyonlands national parks expect a busy July Fourth holiday weekend, with increased traffic, long lines at park entrances, busy trails, and limited parking at both parks. Arches' pilot reservation system remains in effect through the holiday, then pauses July 7 to August 28, resuming before Labor Day weekend.

large stone columns and arches loom above vehicles parked along a fence, blue sky above

Arches and Canyonlands Prepare for a Busy Memorial Day Weekend

2025-05-19

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Arches and Canyonlands national parks advise visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking at both parks. Planning ahead is essential for a safe and enjoyable visit. All visitors entering Arches between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. will need a timed entry reservation.

Fatality in The Windows Area at Arches National Park

2025-05-07

On Tuesday May 6, 2025, National Park Service rangers responded to reports that a man had fallen while hiking on the primitive section of The Windows Loop trail. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 77-year-old male patient was pronounced deceased at the scene.