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Arches National Park: reservations, fees, camping and weather
Arches National Park, Utah: what you need to book, what it costs, and when the weather is mildest. Checked November 2026.
Do you need a reservation to enter?
The park announced in February 2026 that timed-entry reservations are not required in 2026. Fiery Furnace hikes and Devils Garden Campground still need reservations.
Fees and passes
$30 per private vehicle.
Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
An America the Beautiful pass covers entrance at every national park. US citizens and residents get free entry on national park fee-free days.
Camping: how to book
Devils Garden Campground is reserved on Recreation.gov. Many Recreation.gov campgrounds open on a rolling window months ahead and sell out within minutes; if yours is full, set up a cancellation alert.
Campgrounds on Recreation.gov (1)
| Campground | Sites | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Garden Campground | 57 | Campground | Book ↗ |
From Recreation.gov's official data (RIDB), November 2026. Campgrounds run by park concessioners and some first-come sites aren't on Recreation.gov, so check the park's camping page too. When can I book?
Official planning pages
The park's own pages for the things that change: conditions, closures, camping and permits.
Key dates
- Wed 11 Nov 2026 National parks fee-free day: Veterans Day Confirmed
- December 2026 · exact dates not announced 2027 national park fee-free days announced Expected
Weather by month
| Month | Camping weather | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Snow | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor · 19 | 44°F | 21°F | 0.7 in | 1.7 in | 9 h 42 m |
| February | Fair · 58 | 52°F | 27°F | 0.7 in | 1.4 in | 10 h 40 m |
| March | Great · 100 | 65°F | 36°F | 0.7 in | 0.2 in | 11 h 49 m |
| April | Great · 100 | 72°F | 43°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 13 h 07 m |
| May | Great · 98 | 83°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 14 h 13 m |
| June | Fair · 52 | 94°F | 59°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 14 h 48 m |
| July | Poor · 31 | 99°F | 66°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 14 h 34 m |
| August | Fair · 44 | 96°F | 64°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 13 h 37 m |
| September | Good · 77 | 88°F | 55°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 21 m |
| October | Great · 100 | 74°F | 42°F | 1.0 in | 0.1 in | 11 h 05 m |
| November | Great · 80 | 57°F | 30°F | 0.7 in | 1.0 in | 9 h 58 m |
| December | Poor · 22 | 44°F | 22°F | 0.8 in | 4.9 in | 9 h 26 m |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the Moab, UT weather station (4,053 ft). Higher trails are colder; temperatures usually drop about 3–5°F per 1,000 ft. "Camping weather" is our simple score: best with highs of 62–82°F, nights above freezing and under 3 in of precipitation. It rates weather only, not road closures, snow on trails or crowds. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th. About NOAA normals ↗
Questions
Do I need a reservation to enter Arches National Park?
The park announced in February 2026 that timed-entry reservations are not required in 2026. Fiery Furnace hikes and Devils Garden Campground still need reservations.
How much does it cost to enter Arches?
$30 per private vehicle. Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
When is the weather mildest at Arches?
Using NOAA averages at the park's weather station, average highs are between 60°F and 85°F in March to May, October. July is warmest (about 99°F) and January has the coldest nights (about 21°F).
Sources: Arches fees and passes (nps.gov), NOAA station data. Rules change; always check the official park site before you go.
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