Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit
How to get a permit
Until Oct 31
Permits are required and quota is limitedOption 2
Reservations (by fax)
Jun 1
5 PM MST
Download application formReservations 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
Permits sold-out? We can help.
Receive text messages when we find canceled permits
Permit map
Open MapTrips
Trips requiring a Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit
Rim to Rim: South Kaibab to North Kaibab Trails
Grand Canyon National Park
Rim to Rim to Rim Trail in 4 days
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South Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon National Park