Goods & Services

The town of Moab, located five miles south of the park entrance, is a full-service community. You can find most goods and services in Moab.

Lodging, Dining, Camping

Read more about eating and sleeping.

Gas Stations

There are no gas stations in the park. There are many gas stations in Moab.

Water

You can get water year-round at Arches Visitor Center and Devils Garden Campground, and seasonally at Devils Garden Trailhead.

Medical Facilities

For emergencies inside the park, dial 911. There are medical facilities and a hospital in Moab.

Dump Stations

There are no dump stations inside the park, but there are many dump station facilities in Moab.

WiFi

There is no public WiFi at Arches. Grand County Library and many restaurants in Moab have WiFi available. You may not charge electrical devices in outlets at the visitor center.

 

You can stay in touch at Arches, if you choose to.

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Pay Phones

There are pay telephones available 24 hours a day outside the visitor center.

Cell Phone Service

Red rock country is easy on the eyes but hard on mobile phones. Cellular service is available in most towns and along major highways, but visitors will find many areas without coverage throughout the region.

Coverage at Arches is spotty. Service varies between carriers. As a rule of thumb, signals are strongest wherever the La Sal Mountains are visible. Areas with reliable cell phone coverage for most carriers include:

• Arches Visitor Center
• Balanced Rock
• Panorama Point
• Delicate Arch (at end of trail only)
• Salt Valley Overlook
• Fiery Furnace Viewpoint

Sandstone walls effectively disrupt cellular service in these areas:

• Park Avenue / Courthouse Wash
• The Windows
• Delicate Arch Viewpoint
• Fiery Furnace
• Devils Garden

This summary is not a guarantee of service. Do not rely on cellular service in Arches. Texting is often a more effective means of communication in areas with limited service.

Satellite Phones

Satellite phones are a fairly reliable means of communication at Arches. Visitors should expect dropped calls and periodic lack of service when satellites are not in a position to transmit. No radio frequencies are monitored at Arches.