Arches National Park
YOU MUST reserve an Arches National Park timed entry ticket If you are entering Arches from April 1 - October 31 between 7 am and 4 pm.
Site Passes purchased on Recreation.gov are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Arches National Park charges an entrance fee. You may purchase a 7-day pass (valid only at Arches) or an annual pass (valid only at Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep, and Natural Bridges) by selecting from the four choices below. If you are visiting other federal recreation areas consider purchasing an Interagency Pass (Annual, Senior, Access, Military, etc.) when you arrive at the park. If you already hold one of the accepted entrance passes you do not need to purchase any of the passes listed below.
Only purchase this Arches Site Pass if you do not plan to use another pass to cover the entrance fee.
For more information on fees, passes and the park please visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
Do you plan to visit Arches National Park from April 1 - October 31 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.? You must also have a timed entry ticket to enter the park.
All visitors are required to pay a park entrance fee except youth 15 and under who are admitted free.
All 7-day passes are only valid for entrance at Arches National Park.
The annual pass is valid for entrance at Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument & Hovenweep National Monument.
Please be prepared to show your hard copy pass or digital pass on your mobile device and corresponding ID each time you pass through an entrance station.
Purchasing this pass does not expedite entry into the park. Plan to arrive early with the possibility of long lines to enter the park.
Visitors may trade a paper annual pass for a wallet card that can be assigned to one individual and used in any car. Please see park ranger during your visit for details.
Passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
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FAQs
Timed Entry Tickets Required April 1–October 31
From April 1 through October 31, 2024, visitors entering the park in a vehicle between 7 am and 4 pm will need to have already purchased a Timed Entry Ticket from Recreation.gov before arriving.
What is the access pass on recreation gov? ›
About Your Access Pass
A free, lifetime pass - available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability) - that provides admittance to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by six Federal agencies.
How strict is arches timed entry? ›
In Arches, you'll need the pass to enter between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Plus, your ticket will have an entry time and you need to enter the park within that hour window.
How many people is a National Park pass good for? ›
A pass covers entrance, standard amenity fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas (or up to four adults at sites that charge per person).
Can you just drive into Arches National Park? ›
You can drive yourself into Arches National Park, but be aware of the timed entry reservations system that can require months of pre-planning. There are a few things to consider, which can help you make the decision to visit Arches on your own or join a guided tour.
How many hours do you need to see Arches National Park? ›
One serious hike can take anywhere from 2-3 hours in addition to the 4-5 hours of sightseeing. How many days do you need for sightseeing plus extensive hiking? 1-2 days, but can be as much as 3, depending on how many hikes you want to do.
What if I forgot my National Park pass? ›
Covers the pass owner and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at sites where per person entrance fees are charged. No entry fee charged for children 15 and under. Photo identification will be required to verify ownership. Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
What counts as a disability for the National Park pass? ›
DISABLED DISCOUNT PASS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
For purposes of this program, a disabled person is defined as anyone who : 1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities, and 2) has a current record of such impairment.
What is the National Parks and Federal recreational lands pass good for? ›
A pass covers entrance, standard amenity fees and day use fees for the pass owner and all occupants in a personal vehicle at sites that charge per vehicle or, the pass owner and up to three additional adults (16 and over) at sites that charge per person.
What is the easiest arch to see at Arches National Park? ›
Overview of All Hikes in Arches
- Tower Arch (3.4 miles) - Difficult. ...
- Broken Arch Loop (2 miles) - Easy. ...
- Skyline Arch (0.4 miles) - Easy. ...
- Tunnel Arch (0.5 miles) - Easy. ...
- Pinetree Arch (1 mile) - Easy. ...
- Landscape Arch (1.6 miles) - Easy. ...
- Double O Arch (4.5 miles) - Difficult. ...
- Primitive Trail (7.2 miles) - Difficult.
Camp only in designated sites. Parking areas may not be used for overnight camping.
What time does timed entry start at Arches National Park? ›
7 am to 4 pm daily between April 1 - October 31. Timed entry tickets will allow visitors to enter the park during a one-hour window. For example, a 7 am ticket will allow entry between 7:00 and 7:59 am.
Can you put two names on a national park pass? ›
Passes are shipped without a name on them and passes issued will only allow one signature. Photo identification will be required to verify ownership.
Is a senior national park pass worth it? ›
Two words: you bet! National Park Service (NPS) passes cover entrance fees, standard day-use fees, and provides discounts on other fees. An annual Senior Pass is just $20 and a lifetime pass is $80.
Is a National Park Pass good for national monuments? ›
The America the Beautiful Pass (also known as the Interagency Pass) series comprises annual or lifetime passes that grant the holder entrance to more than 2,000 federally protected areas including national parks, national monuments, and other protected areas managed by six federal agencies: the National Park Service, ...
Does it cost to get into Gateway Arch National Park? ›
If you wish to browse in the Museum and Visitor Center, there is no entrance fee. When park visitors 16 and up buy tram or movie tickets, $3.00 of their ticket price goes to the National Park Service (entrance fee).
Can you see the arches without going into the park? ›
Visit Arches from the Road
You can still see many famous arches and rock formations from the scenic drive.
What is the alternative entrance to Arches National Park? ›
Salt Valley Road is an easy and alternative entrance into the park that is rarely used for a variety of reasons. The road is not marked well, is not paved and easy to miss if driving down the main road. But, the benefits are great.
What are the rules of Arches National Park? ›
Stick to the trails and follow leave no trace guidelines. Pets must be on a leash at all times and are only allowed in the campsites and on the roads in the park-never on the hiking trails. Bikes are permitted on marked roads only. Permits are required for backcountry backpacking and overnight hiking.
