Explore Arches National Park
Compare the towns that can serve as a base for your visit, then open a guide for drive times, services, lodging and local planning details.
Gateway Town 
Gateway Town Downtown Moab buzzes by day, then quiets after 9pm. Plan parking, meals, and a place to sleep well in advance.
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Gateway Town Ghost town stop on I-70; gas up before Arches. Lodging and groceries in Green River or Moab.
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