Natural Arch Scenic Area
Activity pass ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1,296 ft
- Elevation
Natural Arch Scenic Area provides Forest visitors with picnic facilities, amphitheater, playground, hiking trails, and scenic vistas of a large sandstone arch in the Cumberland Plateau region. Natural Arch Scenic Area is open year-round (weather dependent) offering multiple picnic sites with pedestal grills, tables, trash receptables, drinking fountains and vault toilets. Adjacent trails lead to panoramic cliffline views.
The day pass is only good for the day purchased and permits the use of parking, playground, toilets, picnic sites, and trails. The amphitheater and picnic shelter are available on a first come first serve basis if they are not being held for a rental.
Getting there
36.84009, -84.51231 · 36°50'24.3"N 84°30'44.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 49 | 59 | 69 | 77 | 82 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 69 | 58 | 48 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 33 | 41 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 27 |
| Precip in | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 5.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Natural Arch Scenic Area
- Can you reserve a site at Natural Arch Scenic Area?
- Yes, Natural Arch Scenic Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Camping near Natural Arch Scenic Area
- Alum Ford Campground 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blue Heron Campground 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Waitsboro Campground 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bear Creek Campground - KY 13.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mill Springs Mill Shelter 16.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Laurel River Lake Picnic Area 16.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Keno Shooting Range 4.8 mi · Facility
- Beaver Creek Wilderness 5.8 mi · Facility
- Lake Cumberland - Stearns 8 mi · Facility
- Blue Heron Interpretive Center 11.9 mi · Facility
- Bell Farm Horse Camp 14.6 mi · Facility
- Whitman Branch Shooting Range 14.9 mi · Facility
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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