Do I need a permit to backpack Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. It is the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
Permit required
What the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $5 per person per day plus a $6 reservation fee
- Group size limit
- 10 people
- Issued per day
- 50 people
- Season starts
- January 1
- Season ends
- December 31
What the rules require
- Permit required year-round for all entry, including day hiking
- Maximum group size 10 people, no combining permits
- Maximum stay three days and two nights
- No pets, and fishing is prohibited
- Pack out human waste or bury it 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from the creek
- Groups must travel and camp at least a quarter mile apart
Published rules for the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Permit, quoted as written.
Getting one
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Common questions about the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness permit
Do I need a permit to backpack Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. It is the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
How much does a Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness permit cost?
$5 per person per day plus a $6 reservation fee.
How many people can be on one Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness permit?
10 people.
When is the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness permit season?
Season starts: January 1. Season ends: December 31.