Natural Bridges National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-24 to 2026-12-18; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Events

• International Observe the Moon Night: Natural Bridges National Monument
• Ramson Lomatewama
• Art in the Park

Before you go

Limits

Yes, though a special use permit is required

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: Natural Bridges has gone cashless

The park now accepts only mobile or electronic payments for entrance & camping fees. You can reserve campsites and buy entrance passes on Recreation.gov, or only use debit/credit cards to pay in person.

Getting there

The entrance to Natural Bridges is at the end of UT 275, which is roughly 35 miles west of Blanding, Utah, on UT 95. Driving time from Blanding is roughly 45 minutes.

Weather & when to go

Natural Bridges is part of the Colorado Plateau, a "high desert" region that experiences wide temperature fluctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees in a single day. The temperate (and most popular) seasons are spring (April-May) and fall (mid-September-October), when daytime highs average 60 to 80 F and lows average 30 to 50 F. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 F, making strenuous exercise difficult. Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 F, and lows averaging 0 to 20 F.

Visitor center

Natural Bridges Visitor Center

Visitor center

Natural Bridges Visitor Center

Visitor center

Natural Bridges Visitor Center

Visitor center

Natural Bridges Visitor Center — The visitor center is normally open seven days a week, late spring through early fall. Hours may change depending on the season, staffing, and holidays. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. — The Natural Bridges Visitor Center is at the end of UT 275, which is roughly 35 miles west of Blanding, Utah, on UT 95. Driving time from Blanding is roughly 45 minutes.

Facilities on the park map

1 bench, 1 first aid kit, 1 picnic area, 2 restroom, 4 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Natural Bridges Campground Camp in solitude among the juniper trees at Natural Bridges campground. The campground is conveniently located next to the visitor center off the main park road. Campsites are fully reservable through Recreation.gov and open year-round. Each site has a fire grill, picnic table, and tent pad, but no running water, electricity, or hookups. · 13 campsites · Accessibility: There are no ADA campsites.