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Fiery Furnace permits are booked online 2–7 days ahead and collected in person. Arches has no timed entry in 2026, but cars can be turned away when it is busy.
Last checked 13 Sep 2026. Source: National Park Service (nps.gov).
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The self-guided permit must be booked 2–7 days ahead
Self-guided permits must be reserved online at least two days before the trip date, and no more than seven days in advance. They cannot be reserved in person.
What to do: Watch the rolling window — too early is as useless as too late.
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No children under five, no pets, six people maximum
The self-guided permit does not allow children under five; pets are prohibited; groups are limited to six people.
What to do: Check ages and party size before building a day around it.
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Permits are collected in person, with an orientation
Reserved permits must be picked up at designated times the day before or day of the hike, and every member must watch the educational video and hear the orientation talk.
What to do: Do not assume a digital-only permit; leave time for the orientation.
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No timed entry in 2026 — but entrances close for congestion
Arches does not require advanced timed-entry reservations in 2026. Vehicles may still be diverted from entrances when areas become too congested.
What to do: Do not buy a timed-entry permit for park entry; do build flexibility into arrival time.
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