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Arches National Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle entrance
- $30[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- May[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 1,511,740[3]
- Campgrounds
- 1[4]
Arches National Park is a National Park System unit in Utah[5]. NPS lists a $30 entrance fee for a private vehicle[1], and the park takes the America the Beautiful pass[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $30 |
| Motorcycle[7] | $25 |
| Per Person[8] | $15 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[9] | $55 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[6].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[10] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[10] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[10] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[10] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[10] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[10] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[10] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[10] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[10] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS says the park is generally open around the clock all year, with fees in effect[11]. It notes heavy crowds from March through October and suggests arriving before 8 am or after 3 pm to skip traffic[11]. NPS describes spring (April and May) and fall (mid-September through October) as the mild seasons, with daytime highs averaging 60 to 80 F[12]. Summer heat often passes 100 F, and winter lows average 0 to 20 F[12]. In 2025 the busiest month was May with 193,448 recreation visits, and the quietest was January with 31,870[2].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 31,870 |
| February | 51,541 |
| March | 152,554 |
| April | 162,090 |
| May | 193,448 |
| June | 175,660 |
| July | 158,207 |
| August | 150,262 |
| September | 142,337 |
| October | 158,262 |
| November | 84,413 |
| December | 51,096 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list one campground in the park, Devils Garden Campground, with 57 sites[4]. NPS lists a nightly fee of $25 for an individual site[4]. Check Recreation.gov for booking details before you go.
- Devils Garden Campground, 57 sites[4]
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or kept on a leash of six feet or less wherever they are allowed, and they cannot enter public buildings[13]. Individual parks may also restrict pets in additional areas[13]. Of the 10 things to do NPS lists here, pets are permitted on 2: Stargaze at Panorama Point and Enjoy Arches from the Road[14].
Before you go
- NPS lists a 7-day motorcycle fee of $25[7] and a per-person fee of $15 for visitors arriving without a car[8].
- Kids 15 and under who enter on foot or by bike get in free, per NPS[8].
- NPS lists the Annual Entrance Park pass at $55[9]. It also covers Canyonlands, Natural Bridges and Hovenweep, for U.S. residents only[9].
- NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass in the America the Beautiful series at $80[10].
- NPS says 3 of the 10 listed activities need a reservation[14], so confirm fees, hours and bookings on the official park page before your trip.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee for Arches National Park?
- NPS lists $30 for one private vehicle and all its occupants[1], $25 for a motorcycle[7] and $15 per person for visitors with no car[8].
- What is the best time to visit Arches National Park?
- NPS calls spring (April and May) and fall (mid-September through October) the mild seasons[12]. It suggests entering before 8 am or after 3 pm to avoid traffic between March and October[11].
- Are dogs allowed at Arches National Park?
- Where pets are allowed, they must be leashed (six feet maximum), crated or caged[13]. NPS lists pets as permitted at Stargaze at Panorama Point and Enjoy Arches from the Road[14].
- Can you camp in Arches National Park?
- Yes. Devils Garden Campground has 57 sites[4], and NPS lists a nightly individual-site fee of $25[4].
- Is Arches National Park open 24 hours?
- Yes, in general. NPS says the park stays open day and night all year, with fees in effect[11].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $30. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 1,806,865, 2022: 1,460,652, 2023: 1,482,045, 2024: 1,466,528, 2025: 1,511,740. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Arches National Park (list on this page). National Park Service
- Arches National Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Park) in Utah. National Park Service
- Arches National Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $25. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $55. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Park Hours: Arches National Park is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round. Fees apply. The park is very busy between March and October. To avoid traffic, we recommend entering the park before 8 am or after 3 pm. National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Arches National Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 10 things to do at Arches National Park: Stargazing Events in Southeast Utah, Explore the Fiery Furnace, Canyoneering at Arches, Rock Climbing at Arches, Hiking at Arches, Stargaze at Panorama Point, Start at Arches Visitor Center, Backpacking at... National Park Service