Utah's First National Monument

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. Read More

trees with yellow and orange leaves under Kachina Natual Bridge
Visiting in Spring and Fall

Moderate temperatures, wildflower bloom, and leaf change make fall and spring the busiest seasons at Natural Bridges.

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Current Conditions

Get the latest in COVID regulations, safety guidance, and what that means for the park's facilities and services.

a massive stone arch with the Milky Way and stars overhead
Discover the Dark

Home to some of the darkest skies in the country, Natural Bridges was the world's first "International Dark Sky Park."

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Take a Hike!

There's no better way to see a natural bridge than to walk through it. Take a walk on the trail and get up close with the bridges.

picnic table and fire grill at Natural Bridges campsite
Camping

Spend the night under the stars in Natural Bridges' campground. Camping is first-come, first-served.

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Places to Go

Learn about the major features at Natural Bridges National Monument.

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Geology

How did the bridges form?

Sipapu Bridge with trees below
Visiting in Summer

Summers at Natural Bridges are hot and dry, with temperatures often reaching the high 90sºF and over 100ºF.

Last updated: March 1, 2024

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HC-60 Box 1
Lake Powell, UT 84533-0001

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435 692-1234 x616

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