Does an America the Beautiful pass cover Arches?

Direct answer

Yes. The pass covers the entrance fee and does not cover reservations, timed entry, or permits.

Coverage, kept separate

Accepted: Yes
Entrance fee: Covered
Reservations and permits: Not covered

A pass covers the entrance fee only. It does not cover the Devils Garden Campground or Fiery Furnace fees. Resident Annual $80, Non-Resident Annual $250, Senior Annual $20, Senior Lifetime $80, Military/Access/4th Grade free. NOTE: unlike Yosemite, Zion, Rocky Mountain and Glacier, the Arches fees page does NOT mention a $100 non-US-resident surcharge.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply).

Official pass policy