Young Indy Opening (Arches National Park)
Young Indy Opening (Arches National Park) in Moab, United States is a filming location for Indiana Jones (1981). It appears on screen as Utah Desert 1912.
Location Names
Arches National Park
Utah Desert 1912
About This Location
The spectacular red rock formations where young Indiana Jones first acquired his fedora and fear of snakes.
Featured In
Indiana Jones
Filming Details
Filming Period
Last Crusade (August-September 1988)
Areas Used
Courthouse Towers, The Organ, Three Gossips, Balanced Rock formations, red sandstone arches
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
National park with 2,000+ natural stone arches, red Entrada sandstone formations, iconic American Southwest landscape
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
Arches National Park, Moab, UT 84532, USA
Moab, United States
Visiting Young Indy Opening (Arches National Park)
Opening Hours
Daily 24/7, Visitor Center: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (varies by season)
Entry Fees
Vehicle entry: $30 (7 days), Annual Pass: $55, America the Beautiful Pass: $80
Accessibility
Scenic drive accessible, some viewpoints require short walks, visitor center accessible
Travel Information
5 miles NW of Moab, UT. Drive from Salt Lake City (4 hours) or Denver (5 hours).
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Young Indy Opening (Arches National Park) Filming Locations
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