EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

A sacred sandstone span
Utah
Scenic header: Visitors stop at the second viewing area to get a close look of Rainbow Bridge. · NPS Photo/ Chris Eaton · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

A sacred sandstone span

A great natural bridge stands within a landscape sacred to neighboring Indigenous peoples. Reaching it requires deliberate travel planning rather than a quick roadside detour.

A large natural rock arch spans a canyon with people looking up at it.
Visitors stop at the second viewing area to get a close look of Rainbow Bridge.
NPS Photo/ Chris Eaton · Photo credits
A silhouetted rock arch under a stary sky with a satellite flying by.
Rainbow Bridge National Monument is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
NPS Photo/ M. Prachthauser · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Rainbow Bridge viewpoint
  • 02Approach trail
  • 03Lake Powell setting

Before you go

Boat access and walking distance change with water levels. Overland approaches require appropriate permissions and preparation; respect cultural guidance at the bridge.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.