National Monument

Natural Bridges National Monument

Natural Bridges National Monument is a National Monument in Utah. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 1 campground and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $10.

Utah National Monument America the Beautiful pass accepted

Updated · NPS Data API

A large sandstone natural bridge with surrounding canyons and vegetation
Sipapu Bridge · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

1

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

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.

Posted or updated Jul 3, 2024 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

Entrance fees (or valid park pass) are required to visit beyond the visitor center and/or camp overnight. Entrance fees are good for 7 days from date of purchase.

Entrance fees
FeeCostDetails
Entrance - Private Vehicle$20Entry fee admits one private, non-commercial vehicle driver and passengers. Entry fee is valid for 7 days. Buy online
Entrance - Motorcycle$15Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online
Entrance - Per Person$10Admits one individual with no car. This pass is typically used for bicyclists, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Buy online
Park passes
PassCostBuy
Annual Entrance - Park$55At the park

The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here.

Things to do

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 youngest, natural bridge in the park.

1-2 Hours Year-round

Hiking

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 with a half-mile round-trip hike.

20-60 Minutes Year-round

Hiking

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 fascinating region.

1-2 Hours Year-round

Hiking

See all 8 things to do in Natural Bridges →

Activities the NPS lists for Natural Bridges.

AstronomyStargazingCampingHikingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Natural Bridges National Monument is generally open 24 hours a day, year-round.

Open 24 Hours
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

Weather: 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.

Contact and directions

Phone
4352413951
Email
[email protected]
Address
At the end of UT-275, Lake Powell, UT 84533
Coordinates
37.6045, -110.0022· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Natural Bridges Visitor CenterDaily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM4352413951Yes

Campgrounds

CampgroundTotal sitesReservableFirst-comeRVsFeeReserve
Natural Bridges Campground13130Yes, up to 26 ft$16Recreation.gov

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/nabr/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.