Arches National Park Timed Entry Reservations

Those who are joining us on a guided tour through the park do not have to reserve a timed entry ticket. We take care of everything for you. All you need to do is meet at our store or schedule a complimentary pick-up at your hotel and we will guide you through the park.

Arches National Park release tickets first-come, first-served on Recreation.gov three (3) months in advance in monthly blocks according to the following schedule: April reservations (April 1–30) open January 2 at 8 am MST

• May reservations (May 1–31) open February 1 at 8 am MST
• June reservations (June 1–30) open March 1 at 8 am MST
• July reservations (July 1–30) open April 1 at 8 am MDT
• August reservations (August 1–31) open May 1 at 8 am MDT
• September reservations (September 1–30) open June 1 at 8 am MDT
• October reservations (October 1–31) open July 1 at 8 am MDT

A limited number of tickets will be available one day before entry at 7 pm MDT through Recreation.gov. These are expected to sell out quickly, and we encourage visitors to plan. Tickets will be required from 7 am to 4 pm daily, April 1 through October 31.

Those who prefer not to make an online reservation can call 877-444-6777. International guests can call 606-515-6777.

There is a straightforward online process to reserve a ticket:

• First, you’ll need to create an account through the recreation.gov website. Simply click on the “Sign Up” link in the top right corner of the page.
• Once you have an account, visit the Arches National Park Timed Entry page on recreation.gov.
• You will be able to choose your date and make your reservation up to three months in advance of your visit. For example, if you plan on visiting the park in July, you'll want to make your reservation in April. When you make your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with the ticket information. It is critical that you download or print the ticket and keep it so you can show it at the entrance station when you visit the park.

The only additional cost of the timed entry ticket is a non-refundable $2.00 online processing fee. The usual entrance fees remain the same - $30.00 for non-commercial vehicles and $25.00 for motorcycles. Those with annual National Park passes or senior passes still need to pay the $2.00 processing fee.

The park will reserve a limited amount of tickets that become available at 6:00 PM the evening before. The NPS website recommends planning ahead and not relying on this later entry ticket option. We echo that recommendation.

Once you have entered the park during your time slot, you are free to stay in the park as long as you desire. You can also exit and re-enter the park on that same day if your ticket was validated during your designated time window.

If you enter the park prior to 7:00 AM or after 4:00 PM you do not need an entrance ticket.

If you plan on visiting Arches National Park in your own vehicle between April 1 and July 6, or from August 28 - October 31 you will need to reserve an entry ticket before coming to the park.

If you are unable to reserve an entry ticket, call Moab Adventure Center at 435-259-7019 to see if you can join one of our tours into Arches National Park! We offer a morning and sunset tour each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday while the pilot program takes place. Our experienced guides offer insightful information as you discover the highlights of this unique park. Plus, you don’t have to worry about driving or parking; you can just enjoy the view and play “Spot that Arch” while the guide takes care of everything else.

We also offer a 30 minute scenic flight over the park if you are unable to obtain a ticket or join a guided tour with us. Flying over the park provides an uncommon perspective as you get to see memorable features such as Delicate Arch, the Fiery Furnace, the Windows Section, and more from above. This is a great option for those who have limited time in Moab but want to see the beauty of Arches National Park. Flights depart daily in the morning but a reservation is required. Please give us a call if you would like to learn more and any of our staff will be happy to assist you.

If you have purchased an entrance ticket but can no longer come or the date doesn’t work for you, you can cancel your reservation through the recreation.gov website. You will not receive a refund, but you will allow someone else to enjoy Arches National Park.

If you need to reschedule your entry ticket for a different date or time, you will have to make a new reservation and pay an additional $2.00 non-refundable fee.

Timed entry tickets are not available for resale, transfer, or auction.