Cave Arch
About
Cave Arch is a natural arch in Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Three Forks, about 27 miles away. The arch sits at roughly 5,300 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 70°F, while July averages about 95°F and January highs sit near 42°F. Several routes start close by. The South Fork Route is about 1.4 miles away, and the Chocolate Drops Route is about 2.3 miles away. The Plug Route and the Chimney Rock to Plug Route are both within about 5 miles.
Arch Facts
Elevation
5,307 ft
Land manager
National Park Service
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Cave Arch
Utah
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–77°F and lows of 36–46°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Canyonlands-The Needles, UT weather station, 16 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan42° high17° low2 days with snow
- Feb49° high23° low1 days with snow
- Mar59° high30° low1 days with snow
- Apr67° high36° low
- May77° high46° low
- Jun89° high56° low
- Jul95° high63° low
- Aug92° high61° low
- Sep84° high51° low
- Oct70° high38° low
- Nov55° high26° low1 days with snow
- Dec42° high18° low2 days with snow
Where it is
- Canyonlands National Park · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Three Forks, Utah · 27 mi
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Canyonlands National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:
Trip-planning tips for 2026
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- South Fork RouteHiking1.4 mi
- Chocolate Drops RouteHiking2.3 mi
- The Plug RouteHiking3.3 mi
- Chimney Rock to Plug RouteHiking4.7 mi
- Petes Mesa Ridge RouteHiking4.7 mi
- Shot Canyon / Water CanyonHiking4.7 mi
- Pictograph Fork RouteHiking4.8 mi
- Flint TrailHiking4.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
