Cove Arch
About
Cove Arch is a natural arch in Arches National Park in Utah, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Moab, about 8.6 miles away. The arch sits at roughly 5,400 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 68°F, while July highs reach about 95°F. Several other destinations are close by. Windows Sand Loop is less than a mile away, and Balanced Rock Viewpoint and Trail is about 1.4 miles off. Climbers can head to the Arches National Park climbing area, about 2.6 miles away, and Upper Big Bend Campground offers camping about 4.3 miles from the arch.
Arch Facts
Elevation
5,408 ft
Land manager
National Park Service
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Cove 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 66–77°F and lows of 40–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Castle Valley 1se, UT weather station, 9.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan39° high18° low
- Feb46° high25° low
- Mar58° high33° low
- Apr66° high40° low
- May77° high50° low
- Jun89° high60° low
- Jul95° high68° low
- Aug92° high65° low
- Sep83° high56° low
- Oct68° high42° low
- Nov52° high30° low
- Dec39° high19° low
Where it is
- Arches National Park · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Moab, Utah · 8.6 mi
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Arches National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:
Trip-planning tips for 2026
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Windows Sand LoopHiking0.9 mi
- Balanced Rock Viewpoint and TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Balanced Rock TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Arches National ParkRock climbing2.6 mi
- Stage, TheRock climbing3.3 mi
- Theater, TheRock climbing3.3 mi
- Upper Big Bend CampgroundCamping4.3 mi
- Big Bend Group SitesCamping4.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
