About Natural Bridges
Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by its absence. View them from an overlook, or hit the trails and experience their grandeur from below. Declared a National Monument in 1908, the bridges are named "Kachina," "Owachomo" and "Sipapu" in honor of the Ancestral Puebloans who once made this place their home.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Southwest
- State
- Utah
- Designation
- National Monument
- Entrance fee
- $20, private vehicle
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Natural Bridges.
Entrance fees
- $20 Private Vehicle Entry fee admits one private, non-commercial vehicle driver and passengers. Entry fee is valid for 7 days.
- $15 Motorcycle
- $10 Per Person
Passes
- $55 Annual Entrance - Park
Hours
Open 24 Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day.
Natural Bridges National Monument is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Weather and 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.
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.
Contact the park
- Address
- At the end of UT-275, Approximately 45 minutes' drive west of Blanding, Utah, Lake Powell, UT 84533
- Phone
- (435) 241-3951
- nabrinfo@nps.gov
- Official site
- nps.gov/nabr
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
Trip planner
A day-by-day plan for Natural Bridges
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Things to do in Natural Bridges
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Stargazing Events in Southeast Utah
Rangers occasionally lead stargazing programs and events at parks throughout southeast Utah. Learn about what to expect and check out a schedule of stargazing events at Arches and…
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Hike to Sipapu Bridge
Sipapu Bridge’s tremendous span inspires and awes the imagination. Hike to the second largest natural bridge in the United States and, along the way, explore the geology of this f…
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Walk to the Owachomo Bridge Viewpoint
This viewpoint provides sweeping vistas of the smallest, and perhaps oldest, bridge in the park. This trail is good for any time of day or season. As the final stop along the loop…
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Hike to the Horse Collar Ruin Overlook
Get a birds-eye view of Horse Collar Ruin from this mesa-top overlook. A short hike over slickrock provides the chance to ponder what life may have been like 700 years ago. From t…
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Hike to Kachina Bridge
Named for the petroglyphs on its side, hiking to the base of Kachina Bridge is taking a trip back in time. Gain new perspectives as you stand beneath the widest, and probably youn…
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Walk to the Kachina Bridge Viewpoint
This trail provides aerial views of Kachina Bridge and the surrounding landscape. Desert plants abound along this winding, paved trail. Conveniently located halfway along the scen…
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Hike to Owachomo Bridge
Owachomo Bridge is the most accessible and most photographed natural bridge in the park. It's also likely the oldest natural bridge in the park. See this ancient wonder up close w…
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Walk to the Sipapu Bridge Viewpoint
The Sipapu Bridge Viewpoint is your first introduction to the natural bridges – and what a great place to start! This viewpoint provides scenic views of the second largest natural…
Campgrounds in Natural Bridges
Run by the park service. Reservable sites book on Recreation.gov; first-come sites do not.
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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 roa…
What to pack for Natural Bridges
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