Arches National Park

Drive the park road past balanced rocks and sandstone fins, then hike to some of the more than 2,000 natural stone arches.

Park entrance on US-191, north of Moab · Moab, UT

About Arches National Park

Arches National Park protects more than 2,000 natural stone arches, along with pinnacles, rock fins and giant balanced rocks, in the high desert about 4 miles north of Moab. Plan at least a few hours for the scenic drive, its viewpoints and short trails, including the area called The Windows. Delicate Arch, the park's signature formation, has become a symbol of Utah. Services inside the park are limited, and the Park Service notes heavy traffic from spring through fall.

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The closest stops to Arches National Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Shopping
Local Gem
Desert Sun Ceramics
Under $25
A pottery studio and gallery in Moab offering ceramics classes and locally made work.
Transit: reachable by public transit
2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping
Tours
Iconic
Dan Mick's Guided Jeep Tours
$50+
Longtime Moab off-road outfitter running guided Jeep tours over the legendary Hell's Revenge trail.
Transit: reachable by public transit
3.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours
Shopping
Local Gem
Moab Rock Shop
No admission fee
Southeastern Utah's largest rock shop, run by the Ottinger family since 1958, selling fossils, minerals and dinosaur bone.
Transit: reachable by public transit
3.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping
Sports & Outdoors
Outdoor Adventure
E-Bike Moab
$25–$50
Moab e-bike rental shop with a fleet of electric bikes plus guided rides to Arches, Potash Road and local trails.
4.1 mi awayMore like this
Sports & Outdoors
Outdoor Adventure
Adrift Adventures
$50+
Moab outfitter running whitewater rafting, jeep, ATV and horseback trips through Arches and Canyonlands country.
Transit: reachable by public transit
4.6 mi awayMore like this
Sports & Outdoors
Outdoor Adventure
Wild West Voyages
$50+
Moab outfitter running Colorado River rafting trips and guided tours of Arches and Canyonlands.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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