Natural Bridges National Monument

Natural Bridges National Monument in southeastern Utah preserves three large natural bridges cut into the sandstone by streams. It lies about 65 kilometres (40 miles) west of Blanding on Highway 95 and was designated in 1908 as Utah's first National Park Service area.

You see the three bridges from viewpoints along the flat loop road of about 14 kilometres (9 miles). Owachomo is the oldest, with a span of 55 metres but only about 3 metres thick. Kachina is the youngest (62 metres), and Sipapu, with an 82-metre span, is the largest of the three. Lonely Planet recommends also climbing down into the canyon: the longest descent is just under 1 kilometre. A 13-kilometre trail links all three bridges.

At 1,980 metres elevation, the monument is an International Dark Sky Park. The campground has about 12 to 13 sites (figures vary), booked via Recreation.gov, but no hookups and no water; drinking water is available only at the visitor center. Vehicles including trailers may be at most 26 feet (just under 8 metres) long, as larger rigs cannot manage the loop road. The campground often fills quickly in spring and autumn. Supplies are only available in Blanding.