
Canyonlands Day River Permit: Route
Canyonlands Day River permits are booked by advance reservation in Colorado Plateau Rivers.
This guide covers the Canyonlands Day Use River permit.
$6 reservation fee, plus $10 per person for Cataract Canyon trips and the park entrance fee
Permit Cost
1 day
Duration
expert
Difficulty
About Canyonlands Day River
One-day boating on the Green and Colorado Rivers inside Canyonlands National Park, on flatwater above the confluence or through Cataract Canyon below it.
The Canyonlands Day River route
- Route type
- point-to-point
- Trip length
- 1 day
- Difficulty
- expert
Canyonlands National Park. Nearest town: Moab
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Canyonlands Day River permit?
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Canyonlands Day River permits require advance reservations. Book online as soon as reservations open for your desired dates.
When is the best time to visit Canyonlands Day River?
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Permits are required year-round and the whole calendar year releases at once on January 1, so pick your date around flows and heat rather than around a release window.
How difficult is the Canyonlands Day River route?
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This is a expert route, extremely challenging and requires advanced skills.
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