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Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Reservations and Timed EntryReservationRequired to enter the park From April 1 through October 31, 2023, 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. One ticket is needed per vehicle. This fee is a Recreation.gov service charge, so it is not waived by any of the interagency passes. ExceptionsTimed entry tickets are not required for people with camping, backcountry, Fiery Furnace, or special use permits; nor those with concessions contracts, commercial use authorizations, or academic fee waivers; nor for Tribal visits. Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00 Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants. Admits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
 Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 Valid for one year through the month of purchase. Admits one (1) private, non-commercial vehicle or its pass holder to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. In-person Purchase Locations
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store or by phone: 1-888-275-8747, extension 1. Hours of operation are 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time. 2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Organized GroupsCommercial Tours If you are providing these services, you must have a current, signed commercial use authorization to enter the park.
For more information on commercial use authorizations, permit fees, and commercial entrance fees, visit Do Business with Us. If you will be driving a bus in Arches, please view our Bus Information page. Non-commercial Groups A non-commercial organized group is a group traveling together such as scouts, a club, a church, or other organization that has organized its own itinerary. Group members may arrive in vehicles owned by the organization or in privately owned vehicles. Groups may also have hired a commercial driver or commercial vehicle for transportation services only. If you will be driving a bus in Arches, please view our Bus Information page. Non-commercial group fees (per vehicle):
You may use Annual and Lifetime passes. A pass may cover immediate family members or up to four people traveling with the group, depending on the pass. Educational Fee Waivers Accredited academic institutions may apply for an Entrance Fee Waiver. Camping FeesRead more about Devils Garden Campground. Devils Garden Campground Individual Site
Canyon Wren Group Site
Juniper Group Site
NPS/Andrew Kuhn Fiery Furnace Activity Fees
Ranger-led Hike
Read more about the ranger-led Fiery Furnace Hike. Private Permit
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Last updated: December 13, 2023