VISITATION:
860,000 in 1995. Visitation is highest March through October; lowest in December and January.

LOCATION:
Moab, UT

ADDRESS:
Arches National Park P.O. Box 907 Moab, UT 84532

TELEPHONE:
(80l) 259-8l6l (voice) (80l) 259-5279 (TTY)

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:
Visitor Center open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, until 6:00 p.m., April through October; closed December 25.

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:
In summer, June through September, temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter, December through February, temperatures often drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures may range 50 degrees in a 24-hour period. Dress accordingly. Very dry! Carry drinking water at all times.

DIRECTIONS:
The park entrance is located on Utah Highway l9l, five miles north of Moab.

TRANSPORTATION:
Major airlines fly into Salt Lake City, Utah (five hours by car) or Grand Junction, Colorado (two hours by car). A commuter airline, Alpine Air, flies into the Canyonlands Airport, l5 miles from the park, and Salt Lake City. Greyhound Bus stops 50 miles northwest of the park in Green River, Utah. Amtrak stops 40 miles northeast of the park in Thompson Springs, Utah. Rental vehicles and taxis can be arranged.

FEES, COSTS, RATES:
Entrance fee of $10 per vehicle is good for seven consecutive days. Camping fee is $10 per night for individual sites in summer; $5 when water is off (November through mid-March). Fees will be charged for Fiery Furnace permits and guided walks.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Visitor Center/Exhibits:
Located near park entrance, the visitor center houses a museum and exhibits. A short orientation program is shown in the auditorium on the hour and half hour. Information is available and books and maps are sold by the Canyonlands Natural History Association, in the visitor center.

Trails, Roads:
The 48 mile round trip paved road in the park travels through spectacular scenery and leads to major park features. Hiking trails of varying length and difficulty lead to and through arches and into the heart of the park.

Programs/Activities:
Regularly scheduled walks, guided hikes and evening campfire programs by rangers, mid-March through October. Check bulletin boards in the park for details. Reservations must be made for the popular Fiery Furnace guided hike in person at the Arches Visitor Center, up to 48 hours in advance. Also, check at the visitor center for information on the Junior Ranger program for children ages six through eleven.

Lodging and camping facilities:
No lodging in park. The Devils Garden Campground, located l8 miles from the park entrance, has 50 tent and trailer sites, plus two walk-in group sites limited to tenting for ten or more persons. Facilities include flush toilets and water until frost. You must pre-register for individual campsites at the Arches Visitor Center between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., or at the entrance station after 8:00 a.m. Group campsite reservations are available for the two group sites; call (801)259-4351 for information. The Arches campground fills daily mid-March through October, often by early to mid-morning.

Food\supplies:
No food is available in the park. In the Arches Visitor Center, you may buy film and water containers, as well as informational materials.

Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and Opportunities:
A bookstore located in the visitor center is managed by the Canyonlands Natural History Association. Concessioner offer horseback riding, and vehicle tours in the park by permit.

Accessibility:
The visitor center is handicapped-accessible and there is one designated accessible site in the campground. All flush and vault toilets in the park are accessible. The new Delicate Arch Viewpoint and trail area are accessible.

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:
Sightseeing by personal car, hiking, biking (established roads only), picnicking (3 designated picnic areas in park), and camping. Join a ranger March through October at a talk, walk, hike or campfire program.

RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:
Reservations for special tours or guides for groups are available if staff is available. Make requests as far in advance as possible by telephone or in writing.

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS:
The basic road tour with stops at overlooks requires several hours to a half day. Allow more time if you plan to hike or otherwise experience the park.

SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS:
Annual Easter Sunrise Service in the park. Check bulletin boards for other special events or programs during your visit.

VISITOR IMPACTS:
Information on conditions and situations impacting the visitor is available at the Arches Visitor Center, near the park entrance.

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:
Nearby public lands provide a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Slickrock Bike Trail, and the Manti-LaSal National Forest are all within 50 miles of Arches National Park.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Write Arches National Park, P.O. Box 907, Moab, UT 84532, or call (80l) 259-8l6l [voice]; (801) 259-5279 [TTY].