Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit
How to get a permit
Reservations depend on your start date:
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 1–30
Limited number of permits available.3 options
A
Passed Online lottery
| Opens | Nov 16, 2023 | 12 AM MST |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Dec 1, 2023 | 5 PM MST |
B
Passed Unclaimed lottery permits release: Jan 1 at 8 AM MST
C
In-person reservations
| Opens | Day of | 8 AM MST |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 5 PM MST |
No additional permits released
Don’t want to miss the deadline?
Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.
Permits sold-out? We can help.
Receive text messages when we find canceled permits
Trips
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
Grand Canyon National Park
Rim to Rim to Rim Trail in 5 days
Grand Canyon National Park