Natural Bridges National Monument
PRACTICALITIES


There are no services, such as gasoline, food, and lodging, in the park. The closest gasoline and grocery facilities are at Fry Canyon, which has limited lodging too, 42 kilometers (26 miles) west on U-95. Other overnight accommodations are in Blanding and Mexican Hat, both approximately 68 kilometers (42 miles) away. The park provides a 13-site primitive campground without drinking water. Campfire programs are offered here in the summer season.

The loop road leads away from the visitor center to link the trails to the three bridges. The one-way road is 12.9 kilometers (8 miles) long. Parking is provided at the head of each trail. The park is open all year, but the most pleasant season occurs from late April through October.

Warning: There is hazardous terrain throughout the area. Please be careful. Lightning may strike the overlooks and viewpoints during storms. Flash floods occur in the canyon, often from thunderstorms outside the monument. The bridges can be safely viewed or photographed from several points, but climbing on the bridges is prohibited.

Visitor Safety Tips

• Carry a map.
  
• Do not hike alone.
  
• Let someone know your intended route and estimated time of return.
  
• Summer temperatures can exceed 100F. Carry water and wear protective clothing.
  
• Winter daytime temperatures are often very comfortable, but at night may drop below freezing. Always carry extra clothing to prevent hypothermia.
  
• Watch out for flash flooding while hiking in the canyons.
  
• Overlooks can be dangerous during lightning storms.
  
• Always carry water. One gallon per person per day is recommended.

Weather

Average High Average Low Average Precipitation

Jan 39 17 .97

Feb 45 22 .95

Mar 51 26 1.22

Apr 60 32 .83

May 71 40 .67

Jun 81 49 .57

Jul 90 58 1.45

Aug 86 56 1.59

Sept 77 49 1.07

Oct 63 37 1.48

Nov 50 27 1.11

Dec 40 19 1.28

Location


Natural Bridges National Monument is located 40 miles west of Blanding along Utah Highway 95; 44 miles north of Mexican Hat; 95 miles east of Hanksville; and 20 miles east of Fry Canyon. Lodging, camping, stores, gasoline and phones are available in these communities. Hite Marina, 50 miles west of the park, offers gas, a phone and a conveniences store. No services are available in the monument.

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Natural Bridges Introduction

Archaeology

Geology

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