Red Rock Country Tour
Sightsee Your Way Through Arches & Canyonlands
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Your favorite way to connect with nature is through relaxing activities, not hanging off the side of a cliff. Head to Arches and Canyonlands national parks near Moab, Utah to go on scenic drives, check out each park’s best views and see the stars.
In this trip plan, we’ve included detailed itineraries, road trip and scenic drive options, and logistics like maps and FAQs to help you get started. Make your camping reservations now to spend a night under the stars to seal the deal on your perfect trip.
Arches
Get ready for some seriously stunning scenery because Arches is one of Utah's most iconic national parks for good reason. Spend the day exploring trails and scenic drives and the nights staring up at infinite stars. Don't forget to make a timed-entry reservation, April through October.

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How to Make a Timed-Entry Reservation

Don't show up to the park without your reservation during peak hours April through October.

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5 Stops on Arches Scenic Drive

Don't miss these awe-inspiring sandstone formations.

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Official Arches Map PDF

Download ahead of time to spend less time navigating and more time gawking.

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A Perfect Weekend in Arches

Here's your itinerary for the best two days ever.

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Canyonlands
The less visited of Moab's two national parks, Canyonlands might be this part of the state's best kept secret. The park is divided into three districts. Island in the Sky sits perched atop a mesa and provides stunning views to the Colorado River below. It’s 40 minutes west of Moab along Highway 313. The Needles District is an hour and a half southwest of Moab and is a great spot to wander among towering rock spires and other interesting rock formations. The last district is the Maze, the remote and hard-to-access western portion of the park that isn’t recommended for first-time visitors.

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A Perfect Canyonlands Weekend Itinerary

Only have two days? Here's the plan.

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Scout Gorgeous Rock Arches

With 80+ natural rock arches, these are our faves.

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What's the Best Season to Visit?

Your guide to Canyonlands in all four seasons

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Download the Official Canyonlands Map PDF

Get ready to explore.

Partner Spotlight:
Stay at ULUM Moab
Stay in a safari-inspired tent against a beautiful red rock backdrop close to Arches and Canyonlands.
  • Canvas suite tents with upscale touches offer an elevated way to relax.
  • Watch the sunset from a private deck with views all the way to Canyonlands.
  • Take advantage of hot and cool dipping pools on site.

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Other Planning Essentials

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Go Stargazing

Here's the best spots to see the Milky Way and tips on how to photograph the night skies.

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Sleep Under the Stars

The best camping and RV options near Moab.

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Our 5 Best Utah Road Trips

Starting from cities like Denver and Las Vegas, these itineraries are the perfect way to explore more.

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