Ham Rock

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

• Prohibited during a period

  Climbing · 1 Mar to 15 Aug

  Not in force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Appendix D: Area Closures for Wildlife Protection

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  Climbing Area Closures for Wildlife Protection

  Closures to climbing routes will remain in effect through the end of the termination date specified below, or until surveys determine the associated habitats to be unoccupied by nesting raptors and/or lambing bighorn sheep.

  Area, Feature Name, Route Name(s), Termination Date, Closure Dates, Justification

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  Garden of Eden, Ham Rock, Harkonnen Castle (Dune), 1 Mar, 15 Aug, Proximity to raptor nest

  Sectors:

  • Harkonnen Castle (Dune)

  Published by National Park Service, 5 Dec 2025 · Arches National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025

In Arches National Park

Regulated zone

Arches National Park

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Regulated

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - Except for administrative activities, the areas identified by feature name or route name in the attached Appendix D are closed to all visitor use, as listed or until NPS surveys the associated habitats and confirms them to be unoccupied by nesting raptors and/or lambing bighorn sheep.

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  • - Climbing, scrambling or walking upon, wrapping webbing or rope around, or rappelling from any arch with an opening greater than three (3) feet is prohibited in Arches National Park.

  Rock Climbing and Canyoneering

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  Closures

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  • - The ten (10) acre area near the Moab Canyon Pathway and US 191 (which is marked by signs spaced along the park boundary for approximately 1,600 feet) is closed to bouldering, rock climbing, rock scrambling, or any like activity.

  Restrictions

  Climbing and canyoneering within Arches National Park shall be either free climbing or clean aid climbing, and includes the following conditions:

  • - Rock climbing groups are limited to five (5) persons per group.

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  • - No new permanent fixed anchors may be installed in any location, except by special use permit. If an existing bolt or other hardware item is unsafe, it may be replaced without a permit. Anchor hardware must be painted the color of the rock surface before installation. The installation and use of pitons are prohibited.

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  • - The use of white chalk (or chalk substitutes) for climbing is prohibited. Chalk or substitutes must be of a color that blends with the native rock.

  Published by National Park Service, 5 Dec 2025 · Arches National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025

• Prior notice required

  Canyoning · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Climbing and canyoneering within Arches National Park shall be either free climbing or clean aid climbing, and includes the following conditions:

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  • - Canyoneering groups in the Fiery Furnace and Lost Spring Canyon canyoneering routes will be limited to six (6) persons per group. Elsewhere canyoneering groups will be limited to ten (10) persons per group.
  • - Canyoneerers are required to complete a self-registration process at Arches Visitor Center. Canyoneerers accessing routes in the Fiery Furnace must also secure a Fiery Furnace permit. If navigating the Undercover/MMI routes, canyoneerers must also register at the Lost Spring Canyon Trailhead.

  Published by National Park Service, 5 Dec 2025 · Arches National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025

• Permit required

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  (a) All overnight use within the boundaries of Arches National Park requires either a campground campsite permit or a backcountry use permit.

  Devils Garden Campground (including the group sites) is the only designated campground. Camping in the backcountry is subject to terms established by a backcountry permit.

  Published by National Park Service, 5 Dec 2025 · Arches National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025

• Prohibited all year

  Paragliding · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Arches National Park is closed to the use of hang gliders, paragliders, and parachutes. BASE jumping is prohibited in Arches National Park. 36 CFR 2.17 (a)(3); NPS Management Policies 2006, 8.2.2.7.

  Published by National Park Service, 5 Dec 2025 · Arches National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025