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Arches National Park Visitors

Red rock arches sculpted by time.

YearTotal Visits
1979269,840
1980290,519
1981326,508
1982339,415
1983287,875
1984345,180
1985363,464
1986419,444
1987468,916
1988520,455
1989555,809
1990620,719
1991705,882
1992799,831
1993773,678
1994777,178
1995859,374
1996856,016
1997858,525
1998837,161
1999869,980
2000786,429
2001754,026
2002769,672
2003757,781
2004733,131
2005781,670
2006833,049
2007860,181
2008928,795
2009996,312
20101,014,405
20111,040,758
20121,070,577
20131,082,866
20141,284,767
20151,399,247
20161,585,718
20171,539,028
20181,663,557
20191,659,702
20201,238,083
20211,806,865
20221,460,652
20231,482,045
20241,466,528
20251,511,740

Arches National Park, located in southeastern Utah, is a stunning geological wonderland renowned for its more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, sculpted over millennia by wind and water erosion. The park's vibrant red rock landscape provides an array of breathtaking scenic views, from the iconic freestanding elegance of Delicate Arch perched on a cliff edge to the massive spans of Landscape Arch and Double Arch, and the gravity-defying Balanced Rock. Visitors can immerse themselves in this surreal environment through a variety of outdoor activities, including world-class hiking trails that range from easy strolls to challenging treks leading to remarkable formations, unparalleled opportunities for photography, and spectacular stargazing under some of the darkest night skies in the United States.

Data Source: National Park Service Stats