Arches timed entry likely reduced visitation, but Grand County’s tourism economy still grew
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute estimated timed entry reduced Arches visitation by about 14%, while visitor spending, tourism jobs and tax revenue still increased countywide.
(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) People gather at Delicate Arch inside Arches National Park near Moab on Thursday, April 9, 2026.