Arches National Park Camping Travel Guide

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Arches National Park Camping Travel Tips

By Kim Lipker
  • Camping within Arches National Park is limited to Devils Garden Campground, the only developed site in the park. There are 52 sites in the campground. Thirty of the sites can be reserved in advance. The remaining sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning each day at 7:30 a.m. at the visitor center.
  • Two group sites are also available at the Devils Garden Campground. The Juniper Basin campsite can accommodate up to 55 people, and the Canyon Wren campsite fits up to 35. No RVs or trailers are permitted in the group sites.
  • Backcountry camping is allowed by permit, which is obtained only at the visitor center. In Arches, there are no designated backcountry campsites. No fires are allowed, and you must carry in your own water and practice low-impact camping techniques.
  • Up the Creek Campground is open March through Mid-November. It is located one block from Main Street in Moab, but is surrounded by trees and is near a small stream. You must walk in to this small, tent-only campground from a designated parking area, making it a peaceful camp experience. It's close to the Slickrock Bike Trail.
  • Located a mere two miles from Arches National Park is the Moab Valley RV Resort complete with tent, RV and cabin sites, and full facilities. Views from surrounding rock formations are abundant.

Camping Overview: Arches National Park

The Devils Garden Campground is located 18 miles from the park entrance and is open year-round. It is the only campground in Arches and offers easy access to Devils Garden Trail, the most arch-laden hike in the park. Read More

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Hotels

Castle Valley Inn

HC64 Box 2602
Moab, UT 84532 Map

Distance: 10.6 mi.
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Adobe Abode

778 Kane Creek Blvd.
Moab, UT 84532 Map

Distance: 4.1 mi.
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White Rim Road Campsites

Canyonlands National Park, 2282 SW Resource Blvd.
Moab, UT 84532 Map

Distance: 14.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

The Windows Section

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Arches National Park
PO Box 907
Moab, Utah 84532-0907

Distance: 5.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Head out here for a close look at two groups of massive arches. A gentle climb on a one-mile loop... Read More
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Sheri Griffith Expeditions

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Moab
P.O. 1324
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 7.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Adventurous rafting expeditions head down raging waters and tranquil sections of the Colorado and... Read More
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Needles area

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Utah Highway 211, Canyonlands National Park
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 11.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Needles district forms the southeast corner of Canyonlands and was named for the red and white... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Arches National Park

Distance (mi.)
Salt Lake City International Airport 195.3 map
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 264.6 map
Denver International Airport 277.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Arches National Park

Distance (mi.)
Moab Canyonlands Field 12.8 map
Grand Junction Walker Field 68.4 map
Montrose County Airport 93.9 map

Flight Deals to Arches National Park

Originating From
Denver (DEN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $106
Las Vegas (LAS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $140
San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $157
Kansas City (MKC) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $168
Oakland (OAK) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $177

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