Natural Bridges National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument is located approximately 35 miles west of Blanding, Utah via Highways 95 and 275. You can find complete lodging and services in Blanding, Monticello, Moab, Utah or Cortez, Colorado. This Monument has three natural bridges that formed over a period of time on top of a mesa overlooking deep sandstone canyons. Natural Bridges National Monument has well preserved stone architecture that was once home to Native Americans. It has also been designated as the world's first International Dark Sky Park due to its incredible beauty at night. The contrast between the bright star sky and dark canyon walls creates a magnificent night landscape.
Natural Bridges has a one way 9 mile scenic byway with overlooks. The best view of the natural bridges require short hikes. Download the Natural Bridges Visitor Guide (pdf, 351k)
Visitor Center
- Daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
- Phone: (435) 692-1234
Natural Bridges paved one way nine-mile loop provides access to all the bridges which can be seen from the road. The three bridges are called Sipapu, Kachina and Owachomo.
- Sipapu Bridge is the largest of the three bridges and is the second largest in the world. It's name comes from the Hopi meaning "opening between worlds".
- Kachina Bridge received its name from a Government surveyor who found petroglyphs and pictographs of dancing figures on the base of the bridge.
- Owachomo Bridge is the smallest of the three. The name means "rock mound" by the Hopi.
Horsecollar Ruins
.6 mile, round trip
30 ft.
Kachina Bridge Trail
Kachina/Owachomo Loop Trail
Owachomo Bridge Trail
Sipapu/Kachina Loop Trail
Sipapu/Owachomo Loop Trail
Sipapu Bridge Trail
1.5 miles, round trip
5.5 miles, round trip
.5 mile, round trip
5.5 miles, round trip
8.5 miles, round trip
1.2 miles, round trip
400 ft.
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180 ft.
500 ft.
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Each site has a tent pad, table, vault toliets and fire grill. Water is available at the visitor center. The campground is often full in the spring and fall.
Fee: $10 per night
There are no Dog Kennels available in the area.
Individuals: $3.00
The individual pass is valid for 7 days and applies to motorcycles, bicycles, and walk-ins (per person).
Vehicles: $6.00
The vehicle pass is valid for 7 days.
Local Passport: $25.00
The local passport is valid for 1 year and applies to Arches, Canyonlands, Natural Bridges and Hovenweep.
Buses and Commercial Vehicles: Please contact the park for fees.
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