Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit


How to get a permit

Until Oct 31

Permits are required and quota is limited

Option 1

Lottery (by fax)
May 20
12 AM MST
Jun 1
5 PM MST
Download application form
Passed deadline

Option 2

Reservations (by fax)
Jun 1
5 PM MST
Download application form
Reservations close 2 weeks ahead at 11:59 PM MST
Passed release date. Some dates may be sold-out.

Option 3

In-person reservations
Day of
8 AM MST
Reservations close the day of at 5 PM MST
No additional permits are released
SMS notification that reads "Found permit for 2 people on July 15!"
Outdoor Status
Found permit for 2 people on July 15!

Permits sold-out? We can help.

Receive text messages when we find canceled permits


Permit map

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Trips

Trips requiring a Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit


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