Arches National Park News
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Windows Section to Temporarily Close for Necessary Maintenance October 4-6, 2022
September 27, 2022 | 4:07 pm
The Windows section and road in Arches National Park will close Tuesday, October 4 through Thursday, October 6, 2022, for necessary construction and maintenance. During the project, the park will regrade recently constructed gravel parking areas, install asphalt, and formalize 10 new paved parking spaces at the lower Windows parking area. The road will be closed at the Balanced Rock junction starting at 4 a.m. on October 4 and will remain closed until the evening of October 6.
Arches National Park Will Conclude Timed Entry Pilot on October 4, 2022
September 26, 2022 | 1:38 pm
Beginning October 4, 2022, Arches National Park will conclude the temporary, timed entry pilot that has operated since April 3, 2022. Timed entry tickets will no longer be necessary to enter the park after October 3. The purchase of traditional entrance passes will still be required to enter Arches after the end of the pilot. After the close of the program, Visitors should expect increased traffic and the possibility of temporary entrance delays.
Call for 2023 Community Artist in the Parks Applications
August 30, 2022 | 10:28 am
The Southeast Utah Group of parks will begin accepting applications for the 2023 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program on September 1, 2022. Applicants must be residents of Grand or San Juan counties in Utah, or Montezuma County in Colorado.
Southeastern Utah Agencies Lift Fire Restrictions
August 12, 2022 | 1:12 pm
Due to a persistent and active monsoon pattern accompanied by rainfall and higher humidity over the region, the fire danger has moderated across southeastern Utah. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Forest Service (USDA FS), National Park Service (NPS) and State of Utah lifted fire restrictions in Southeastern Utah at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Fire Danger Prompts Elevated Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Utah
May 27, 2022 | 9:20 am
Southeastern Utah is experiencing hazardous fire conditions due to prolonged drought and extremely dry vegetation. Weather forecasts and wildland fire prediction models point to increased fire danger. As a result, on Thursday, June 2, 2022, all Bureau of Land Management (BLM), USDA Forest Service (USDA FS), National Park Service (NPS), State of Utah and unincorporated private lands in the following areas will increase fire restrictions.
Don’t Forget Your Arches Reservation! Arches National Park Prepares for a Busy Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2022 | 8:39 am
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Arches National Park advises visitors to expect longer wait times at the park entrance and busier parking lots inside the park. Visitors should plan ahead and have alternative itineraries if they intend to visit Arches.
Vegetation Pile Burns Planned in Southeast Utah National Parks and Monuments
February 16, 2022 | 3:41 pm
Beginning February 21, 2022, and continuing through the end of March, park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation at various locations within Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments.
National Park Service to pilot timed entry reservation system at Arches National Park in 2022
December 10, 2021 | 10:00 am
The National Park Service today announced its intention to implement a temporary, timed entry reservation system at the highly visited Arches National Park in 2022. The pilot will run from April 3 to October 3, 2022. Visitors can book reservations first-come, first-served on Recreation.gov beginning at 8 a.m. MST on January 3, 2022.
2022 Community Artist in the Parks selected
December 2, 2021 | 9:24 am
The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Samantha Metzner as the 2022 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP).
Fiery Furnace and Backcountry Fees Increase at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
October 27, 2021 | 11:55 am
Beginning November 10, 2021, the cost of Fiery Furnace tickets in Arches and backcountry and river permits in Canyonlands will increase to help fund essential maintenance projects and staffing at the parks.