a broad, red arch with rock pinnacles in the background
Double O Arch is one of many large arches in the Devils Garden area NPS Photo

Arches National Park

National Park · Utah · National Park Service

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.

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Know before you go

Phone
4357192299
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Archeology · Farming and Agriculture · Ranches · Native American Heritage · Animals · Birds · Geology · Night Sky · Rock Landscapes and Features · Arches · Trails

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Astronomy · Stargazing · Biking · Camping · Backcountry Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Group Camping · Canyoneering · Climbing · Rock Climbing · Guided Tours · Hiking · Horse Trekking · Horseback Riding · Junior Ranger Program · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • Large sandstone arch at dusk with a large white moon and clouds above
    NPS/Neal Herbert
  • Red sandstone fins glow in sunset lighting
    NPS Photo
  • the Milky Way arcs above silhouetted stone pinnacles
    NPS/Wonderly
  • two hikers descend a broad wash with tall rock walls on either side.
    NPS/Herbert
  • A red sandstone arch with red leaves in the foreground
    NPS/Amy Washuta
  • a stone arch
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12