✨ 2026 Season

Bryce Canyon Permit 2026

Good news: Bryce Canyon has no permit lottery, and day hikes among the hoodoos need no permit at all. Backcountry camping permits book on Recreation.gov and are among the easiest to get in any national park.

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2026 Permit Timeline

Peak Season (March 1 - November 30)

Up to 3 months ahead on Recreation.gov

Winter (December - February)

Walk-in, up to 48 hours ahead

Fee

$10 permit + $5/person

🏞️ The Two Backcountry Trails

Under-the-Rim Trail

23 miles below the amphitheater rim with 7 campsites. Check in at the visitor center before you start for the bear canister check.

Riggs Spring Loop

9-mile overnight loop from Rainbow Point through fir and aspen forest. Usually available even day-before.

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