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Wilson Arch

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A freestanding sandstone arch beside Utah's Highway 191, reached from a roadside pullout and short trail; visitors stop for photography, sunset shots and short hikes amid red‑rock country.

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Wilson Arch essentials

Address: Wilson Arch, off U.S. Route 191 near La Sal, San Juan County, Utah, USA
Website: fs.usda.gov
Admission: Free (public landmark)
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Best Time to Visit Wilson Arch

Spring and autumn are the best times for pleasant temperatures and dramatic light; summer can be hot and crowded.

Spring
March-May · 5-25°C
Comfortable temperatures for hiking and photography; wildflowers at lower elevations.
Autumn
September-November · 5-25°C
Milder temperatures and fewer summer crowds; excellent light for rock photography.

Weather & Climate near Wilson Arch

Climate

Wilson Arch's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 17 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -9° - 4° -6° 25 mm - - 1.9 m/s - -
February - -6° - 8° -2° 21 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
March - -3° - 12° 2° 28 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
April - 1° - 17° 7° 23 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
May - 5° - 22° 14° 23 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
June - 11° - 29° 20° 12 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
July - 14° - 32° 23° 32 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
August - 14° - 31° 22° 35 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
September - 9° - 26° 17° 32 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
October - 2° - 19° 11° 37 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
November - -4° - 10° 1° 28 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
December - -8° - 5° -4° 26 mm - - 1.9 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Wilson Arch

Located just off US-191, about 32 miles (50 km) south of Moab. There is a small parking pullout at the site; the arch is a short walk from the parking area. The route is accessible by car year-round, though summer heat can be intense.

Tips for Visiting Wilson Arch

  • Visit at sunset for spectacular light on the sandstone; the arch glows orange and red as the sun falls.
  • There is a small pullout and parking on US-191 - arrive early in high season to secure a spot.
  • No climbing on the arch - it is fragile and protected; respect signage and leave no trace.