RV rental Natural Bridges National Monument, UT: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Natural Bridges National Monument is home to three natural bridges: kachina, owachomo, and sipapu. All three can be viewed from the scenic byway loop, but most visitors don’t drive hours just to look at them from their car. Instead, embark on one of the trails, which totals around 25 miles. In addition to enjoying these unique geological wonders, hikers are treated to the raw beauty of the Utah desert. The red crumbling soil of Utah is dotted by native desert plants like yucca, rabbitbrush, and sage. In nooks, crannies, and shaded areas where water might collect, thirsty plants like juniper, willows, and Indian paintbrushes cluster. Due to the extreme heat and arid conditions, the high desert often appears to be barren of wildlife. Here, animals have adapted to these conditions by becoming largely nocturnal. On a full moon night, visitors can expect to see deer and rabbits running through the area. Predator animals like mountain lions, bobcats, and coyotes are common, too, but they tend to be harder to find. Bird lovers will enjoy searching this park for one of the 200 avian species that fly, soar, or flit about, including golden eagles, turkey vultures, and northern pygmy owls. Natural Bridges National Monument was the first park in the United States to be declared an International Dark Sky Park. Due to its remote location and minimal humidity, the night sky is extremely clear, and stars and other celestial objects are easy to discern with the naked eye or a telescope. During the summer months, the rangers lead a skywatching program most weekends to aid beginners with locating constellations, planets, and the milky way.