What are the hours and season for Devils Garden — Arches NP?

Devils Garden — Arches NP is open Year-round (Mar–Oct peak). Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 11:00 AM.

What are the fire rules at Devils Garden — Arches NP?

Fire rules at Devils Garden — Arches NP: No wood fires. Charcoal in provided fire grates. Propane stoves allowed. Extremely strict fire rules year-round.

What is the best time to visit Devils Garden — Arches NP?

Mar–May: Wildflowers, cooler temps, best hiking. Busy but manageable. Sep–Nov: Summer crowds gone. Perfect hiking temperatures. October is the best month.

What are the best things to do near Devils Garden — Arches NP?

Near Devils Garden — Arches NP: Landscape Arch at sunrise (5-min walk from camp) — 306 feet long, partially collapsed in 1991. Double O Arch via the primitive trail — 7.2 miles round trip, far fewer people than the main trail. Night sky photography — Arches is a designated Dark Sky park. Delicate Arch at sunset (15 min drive) — arrive 90 minutes early.

Is there wildlife at Devils Garden — Arches NP?

Wildlife alert for Devils Garden — Arches NP: Ravens will open zippers and enter tents for food. Secure all food in vehicles. Ringtail cats visit campsites at night.

What are the common problems at Devils Garden — Arches NP?

At Devils Garden — Arches NP: Sells out instantly. Solution: Book at the 6-month window. Check Recreation.gov daily for cancellations.

What are the insider tips for Devils Garden — Arches NP?

Insider tips for Devils Garden — Arches NP: Book exactly 6 months in advance at 7am Mountain time — sites sell in under 60 seconds Request loops E–G for primitive sites with the best slickrock surroundings Timed entry permit required to enter the park March–October — book separately from campsite

What makes Devils Garden — Arches NP unique?

Loops E, F, and G are primitive sites almost nobody requests — no water, but complete solitude and the most dramatic slickrock settings. Sites E1 and E2 are surrounded by sandstone fins on three sides.

How do I book a campsite at Devils Garden — Arches NP?

Devils Garden — Arches NP is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Devils Garden — Arches NP"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/devils-garden-arches to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Devils Garden — Arches NP

The only campground inside Arches — surrounded by fins, hoodoos, and Delicate Arch country

Arches National Park, UT4.7 (2841)5,355 ft

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The only campground inside Arches National Park, Devils Garden sits at the end of the main park road 18 miles from the entrance. 51 sites among red rock fins and slickrock. Loops A–G, with primitive sites in loops E–G for the most solitude. The trailhead to Landscape Arch (longest natural arch in North America) is steps from camp. No hookups — generator use 8am–10am and 4pm–6pm only.

Things to do nearby

Landscape ArchDelicate ArchDouble O ArchLandscape Arch at sunrise

Best For

HikersPhotographersRock climbersDark sky enthusiastsSpring and fall travelers

Site Types

TentRV

Amenities

Flush toilets (Mar–Oct)

Vault toilets (Nov–Feb)

Water (seasonal)

Fire grates

Picnic tables

Bear boxes

Landscape Arch trailhead on-site

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

11:00 AM

Season

Year-round (Mar–Oct peak)

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Extremely hard to book — 6-month advance reservations sell out instantly. No hookups. Summer heat is brutal. No shade at most sites. Potable water may be turned off Nov–Mar.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov standard: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee within 7 days.

Why campers love Devils Garden — Arches NP

The only campground inside Arches National Park, with the Landscape Arch trailhead — the longest natural arch in North America at 306 feet — a 5-minute walk from camp. 51 sites in an otherworldly red rock landscape of sandstone fins.

What's new in 2026

Timed entry permit required March–October. Book separately on Recreation.gov.

What campers say about Devils Garden — Arches NP

"Woke up surrounded by red rock fins. Walked to Landscape Arch before any day visitors arrived. Nothing like it."

— Recreation.gov reviewer

"Dark skies are incredible. The Milky Way visible most nights April through October."

— AllTrails reviewer

"Generator hours strictly enforced 8–10am and 4–6pm only. Plan cooking accordingly."

— Recreation.gov reviewer

Not the right fit if…

✕You need hookups — completely dry camping
✕You have an RV over 30ft — tight access road
✕You’re coming in summer without a reservation — books out the day reservations open

Frequently asked questions

How much does Devils Garden — Arches NP cost per night?+

Devils Garden — Arches NP costs $25 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: None — dry camping only. Generator hours 8–10am and 4–6pm.

What season is Devils Garden — Arches NP open?+

Devils Garden — Arches NP is open Year-round (Mar–Oct peak). Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 11:00 AM.

Does Devils Garden — Arches NP have hookups?+

None — dry camping only. Generator hours 8–10am and 4–6pm.

What is the maximum RV length at Devils Garden — Arches NP?+

Devils Garden — Arches NP can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Devils Garden — Arches NP?+

Devils Garden — Arches NP is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

What is the cell service like at Devils Garden — Arches NP?+

No cell service inside the park. Last reliable signal in Moab (18 miles). Download all maps offline before entering.

How far is Devils Garden — Arches NP from the nearest town?+

Nearest services: Moab — 18 miles

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