Make Your Reservation

Hikers sit along the edge of a large sandstone bowl as the sun illuminates Delicate arch and several other orange sandstone features.

When can I reserve my Timed Entry Ticket?

The park will release tickets first-come, first-served on Recreation.gov up to six (6) months in advance starting on January 2, 2025, according to the following schedule:

April, May, and June reservations (April 1–June 30) open January 2 at 8 am MST
July reservations (July 1–6) open February 1 at 8 am MST
August reservations (August 28–31) open March 1 at 8 am MST
September reservations (September 1–30) open April 1 at 8 am MDT
October reservations (October 1–31) open May 1 at 8 am MDT

Starting March 31st, an additional batch of tickets will be released at 7 pm MDT for park visits the next day. Any unbooked tickets remain available for same-day visits. Morning time slots book up first so we encourage visitors to plan ahead.

Timed entry tickets are required in addition to your park pass OR entrance fee from 7 am to 4 pm daily April 1 through July 6 and August 28 through October 31, 2025. You may enter the park before 7 am or after 4 pm, and from July 7 through August 27, 2025, without a timed entry ticket.

How do I reserve my Timed Entry Ticket?

Reservations will be available online through Recreation.gov (make a Recreation.gov account first) or by:

using the Recreation.gov mobile app (iOS/Android)
calling the Reservation Line: 877-444-6777
Reservation International Line: 606-515-6777
Reservation Line (TDD): 877-833-6777

Reservations will not be available at park entrance stations or park offices.

Timed entry tickets are free but require a non-refundable $2 reservation processing fee.

When using Recreation.gov, search for “Arches National Park Timed Entry Ticket,” select the day you plan to visit the park, add it to your cart, and complete payment. After payment, you will receive an email confirmation with an attached timed entry ticket.

Print, download, or screenshot your ticket.

Your timed entry ticket will be required for entry.

Timed entry tickets are non-transferable. Resale or auction of reservations is prohibited.

Visit the article on the Recreation.gov Help Center for detailed information on reserving a timed entry ticket.