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Visitation

Visitor Impacts

Visitor Impacts:
Information on conditions and situations impacting the visitor is available at the Arches Visitor Center, near the park entrance.

Visitor Center

Located near park entrance, the Visitor Center houses a museum and exhibits. A short orientation program is shown in the auditorium on the hour and half hour. Information is available and books and maps are sold by the Canyonlands Natural History Association, in the Visitor Center.

Basic Visits

The basic road tour with stops at overlooks requires several hours to a half day. Allow more time if you plan to hike or otherwise experience the park.

Climate

In summer, June through September, temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. In the winter, December through February, temperatures often drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures may range 50 degrees in a 24-hour period. Dress accordingly. Very dry! Carry drinking water at all times.