Permits & Reservations

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Reservations

 

 

• Arches is piloting a Timed-Entry Reservation system for six months in 2022. Visitors arriving before April 3 or after October 3 will not need a reservation to enter the park. Temporary entrance delays may occur; plan your visit around the park's busiest times
• There is no lodging in the park. Read more about places to eat and sleep.

 

Permits

Backpacking

You can backpack to designated sites in the park. We issue permits in person at the Backcountry Permit Office two miles south of Moab up to seven days before the trip start date and up to 4:00 pm MT.

Climbing and Canyoneering

Permits are required for canyoneering and are advised for rock climbing. They are available at a self-issued station outside the visitor center.

Commercial Use Authorization

If you are a business interested conducting tours or similar services in the park, you must first obtain a Commercial Use Authorization.

Fiery Furnace Day-Use Hiking Permit

To enter the Fiery Furnace, you must accompany a ranger-guided tour or reserve a Self-Guided Exploration permit.

Special Use Permits

Gatherings and commercial activities in national parks often require a special use permit. Permits ensure the protection of the park's natural and cultural resources, as well as minimize conflicts between park visitors and your guests.

You need a permit for:

• commercial filming and photography
• First Amendment actions
• weddings
• memorialization (scattering of ashes)
• other special events.

 

No Timed Entry Ticket Needed for Approved Permits

During Arches' 2022 Timed Entry Pilot, participants in activities with approved Special Use Permits do not need timed-entry tickets for their arrival to the event.

 

Sample Acknowledgement of Risk Form

Special Use Permit holders may not require clients to sign a waiver of liability statement or form, insurance disclaimer and/or indemnification agreement. They may request or require clients to sign an acknowledgement of risk statement or form prior to participation. You can download a sample. [23k PDF]