Location of Arches National Park

Location

The entrance to Arches National Park can be found just five miles north of the town of Moab, Utah on US Highway 191. Arches National Park has a paved scenic loop drive that provides the visitor with wide, beautiful views of the various, unusual formations within the Park. Read More

Orientation

Arches National Park is located in the Southwest Region of the United States, specifically in the southeast area of the State of Utah. The nearest town is Moab, Utah that lies just five miles south of the entrance to the Park. If you are traveling east or west on Interstate 70, you will be within twenty-six miles of Arches National Park. Look for the exit marked for Moab and Arches National Park and then travel south from Interstate 70 on US Highway 191.

Moab, Utah

Moab, Utah is the largest town in southeast Utah and the closest town to the Park. This community with a population of approximately 6,000 is the base for many tourists traveling to the area. Various amenities can be found in Moab including lodging, restaurants, and mountain bike shops.

Nearby Parks & Attractions

The Arches National Park is also close to Canyonlands National Park and Capital Reef National Park. It is easy to incorporate a visit to several national parks when visiting the southeastern area of Utah.