Arches National Park Camping Guide
Welcome to the Arches National Park Camping Guide.
Here you will find camping and campground information including dates the campgrounds are open and the facilities offered to campers staying in the park.
Here you will find camping and campground information including dates the campgrounds are open and the facilities offered to campers staying in the park.
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Campground Information
There is only one campground in Arches National Park, Devils Garden, so camping is very limited. There is camping in or around nearby towns.
The Devils Garden campground is located eighteen miles from the park entrance and is open year-round. From mid-March to late October, a $ 10.00 per night fee is charged. From late October to mid-March, the fee is $ 5.00 per night
Individual Sites
The campground has 52 individual sites which are $ 10.00 per night and will accommodate up to ten people. Up to 30 of the individual sites may be reserved through National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS) for nights between March 1st and October 31st. Reservations must be made no less than 4 days and no more than 240 days in advance. The remaining 22 campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis each day beginning at 7:30 am at the park entrance station or visitor center. To make a reservation, visit www.ReserveUSA.com, or phone NRRS at: 877-444-6777, 877-833-6777 (TDD), or 518-885-3639.
Group Sites
The campground has two sites for groups of eleven or more people. The Juniper Basin campsite will accommodate up to 55 people; the Canyon Wren campsite up to 35. The group camping fee is $ 3.00 per person per night, with a $ 33.00 per night minimum. No recreational vehicles or trailers are permitted in the group sites.
Group campsites may be reserved through NRRS year-round. Reservations must be made no less than 4 days and no more than 360 days in advance. Unreserved group campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of arrival. To make a reservation, visit www.ReserveUSA.com, or phone NRRS at: 877-444-6777, 877-833-6777 (TDD), or 518-885-3639.
Campground facilities include potable water, tables, grills as well as pit-style and flush toilets (water is turned off during the winter months). There are no showers. Bring your own wood or charcoal for the grills. Some sites will accommodate RV's up to 30 feet in length. Check at the visitor center for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Campsite registration starts at 7:30 am each morning at the Entrance Station or the Visitor Center (if Entrance Station is closed).
National Recreation Reservation System
| Open | Sites | Dump Station | Laundry | Showers | Groceries | Service Station | Approx Fill Time | RV Length |
| All Year | 52 | No | 20 Miles | 20 Miles | 20 Miles | 20 Miles | Early am | 30 feet |
Additional Campground Information
PLEASE NOTE: Campsite registration starts at 7:30 am each morning at the Visitor Center.
Devils Garden is located 18 miles from the entrance to Arches National park. Water and flush toilets are available mid-Mar through mid-Oct. At dates other than those listed, chemical toilets are available and water is available at the visitors center.
Wood gathering and ground fires are prohibited in the park. Bring your own wood or charcoal for the grills.
Pets are allowed in the campground, but must be on a leash less than six feet in length; they are not allowed on designated trails or in the back country.
Backcountry Camping
Backcountry camping is allowed and a permit is required. You can obtain a permit at the visitor center. There are no designated backcountry campsites or trails. Low-impact camping techniques are essential. You must carry all your water and NO FIRES are allowed.
Group Campsites
The campground has two sites for groups of eleven or more people. The Juniper Basin campsite will accommodate up to 55 people; the Canyon Wren campsite up to 35. The group camping fee is $ 3.00 per person per night, with a $ 33.00 per night minimum. No recreational vehicles or trailers are permitted in the group sites.
Group campsites may be reserved through NRRS year-round. Reservations must be made no less than 4 days and no more than 360 days in advance. Unreserved group campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of arrival. To make a reservation, visit www.ReserveUSA.com, or phone NRRS at: 877-444-6777, 877-833-6777 (TDD), or 518-885-3639.
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