Utah · Permit Guide

Arches National Park

All information verified directly from the official NPS permit page · August 2025

Verify before you apply: Permit fees, guest limits, and policies change. This page was verified from the official NPS permit page in August 2025. Always confirm current requirements directly with the park before submitting your application.

Permit Fee

$185 non-refundable application fee

Cost recovery monitoring fee charged separately if required

How Far in Advance

Up to 1 year in advance. Email the permit coordinator first to check availability — do not wait until the last minute.

Guest Limits by Location

—Park Avenue: 15 people
—La Sal Mountains Viewpoint: 50 people
—Double Arch: 25 people
—The Windows: 25 people
—Panorama Point: 50 people
—Devils Garden Campground Amphitheater: 80 people
—Other locations considered case-by-case

Photographer Policy

Photography under the SUP is explicitly permitted without separate authorization. The NPS states: 'The permit holder and ceremony participants can take photos at all locations in the park and are not limited to the locations listed above. This activity is not monitored because it is not part of the permitted activity.'

What's Not Allowed

×No drones
×No decorations (balloons, arches)
×No releases of any kind
×Permits are for 1 hour only
×Standard park entrance fee also applies

Worth Knowing

One of the more flexible parks for photography — the SUP explicitly covers photos anywhere in the park, not just the ceremony location.

Official NPS Permit Page