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Natural Bridges National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle, 7 days
- $20[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- May[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 70,400[3]
- Campgrounds
- 1[4]
Natural Bridges National Monument is a National Park System unit in Utah[5]. NPS lists a $20 entrance fee for a private vehicle and lists round-the-clock hours all year[1][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] | $20 |
| Motorcycle[7] | $15 |
| Per Person[8] | $10 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[9] | $55 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[10].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[11] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[11] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[11] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[11] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[11] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[11] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[11] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[11] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[11] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS describes the monument as a high desert on the Colorado Plateau, where temperatures can swing by over 40 degrees in one day[12]. NPS names spring (April and May) and fall (mid-September through October) as the temperate seasons, with daytime highs averaging 60 to 80 F[12]. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 F, and winter highs average 30 to 50 F with lows of 0 to 20 F[12]. In 2025 the busiest month was May with 12,032 recreation visits, and the quietest was January with 1,371[2]. NPS lists round-the-clock hours throughout the year[6].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 1,371 |
| February | 1,520 |
| March | 6,149 |
| April | 10,203 |
| May | 12,032 |
| June | 6,638 |
| July | 3,788 |
| August | 4,327 |
| September | 9,599 |
| October | 9,352 |
| November | 3,586 |
| December | 1,835 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list one campground here, Natural Bridges Campground, with 13 sites[4]. NPS lists nightly individual-site fees from $8 to $16[4]. Check Recreation.gov or the official park page for current booking details.
- Natural Bridges Campground, 13 sites[4]
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be kept crated, caged or leashed (six feet at most) in the areas where they are allowed[13]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted[13]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 3 of its 8 listed things to do, the viewpoint walks to Owachomo Bridge, Kachina Bridge and Sipapu Bridge[14]. Each park can close more areas to pets[13].
Before you go
- A private vehicle entrance fee is $20 and is valid for 7 days[1].
- A motorcycle pays $15, and the Per Person fee is $10 for people without a car, with youth 15 and under admitted free[7][8].
- The monument accepts the America the Beautiful pass[10]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80 and the Senior Annual Pass at $20[11].
- NPS lists one visitor center, the Natural Bridges Visitor Center[15].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm them on the official park page before you go.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Natural Bridges National Monument?
- NPS lists $20 for a private vehicle, $15 for a motorcycle and $10 per person for visitors without a car[1][7][8]. The vehicle fee is valid for 7 days[1].
- What is the best time to visit Natural Bridges National Monument?
- NPS names spring (April and May) and fall (mid-September through October) as the temperate seasons[12]. In 2025 the busiest month was May with 12,032 recreation visits[2].
- Is Natural Bridges National Monument open year-round?
- NPS lists round-the-clock hours throughout the year, so the gates are generally not closed overnight[6].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $20. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 73,484, 2022: 71,249, 2023: 83,760, 2024: 75,680, 2025: 70,400. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Natural Bridges National Monument (list on this page). National Park Service
- Natural Bridges National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Utah. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Open 24 Hours: Natural Bridges National Monument is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $15. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $10. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $55. National Park Service
- Natural Bridges National Monument accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Natural Bridges National Monument. 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 8 things to do at Natural Bridges National Monument: Stargazing Events in Southeast Utah, Hike to Sipapu Bridge, Walk to the Owachomo Bridge Viewpoint, Hike to the Horse Collar Ruin Overlook, Hike to Kachina Bridge, Walk to the Kachina Bridge... National Park Service
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Natural Bridges Visitor Center). National Park Service