Timed entry reservations start today at Arches National Park

Ryan Bittan
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GRAND COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Timed entry reservations begin today, April 1, at Arches National Park, according to the National Park Service.

Tickets will be required from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, April 1 through October 31, 2024.

The timed entry tickets are required along with your park pass or entrance fee, NPS states. You can reportedly still enter the park before 7 a.m. or after 4 p.m. without a timed entry ticket.

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You can make your reservations here. Just select a date and time and you’re good to go!

If you are planning on short notice, a limited number of tickets will be available one day prior to entry at 7 p.m.

“These are expected to sell out quickly and we encourage visitors to plan ahead,” NPS states.

The park releases tickets on a first-come, first-served basis three months in advance. Here is the schedule for timed reservations at Arches in 2024:

  • April reservations (April 1–30) open January 2 at 8 a.m. MST

  • May reservations (May 1–31) open February 1 at 8 a.m. MST

  • June reservations (June 1–30) open March 1 at 8 a.m. MST

  • July reservations (July 1–30) open April 1 at 8 a.m. MDT

  • August reservations (August 1–31) open May 1 at 8 a.m. MDT

  • September reservations (September 1–30) open June 1 at 8 a.m. MDT

  • October reservations (October 1–31) open July 1 at 8 a.m. MDT

When using Recreation.gov, search for “Arches National Park Timed Entry Ticket,” select the day you plan to visit the park, add it to your cart, and complete payment. After payment, you will receive an email confirmation with an attached timed entry ticket, according to NPS.

Then — simply print, download, or screenshot your ticket.

Arches National Park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, according to NPS.

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