Do I need a permit to backpack Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. It is the Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
Permit required
What the Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $6 reservation fee + $4 per person
- Group size limit
- 4 people
- Season starts
- May 1
- Season ends
- October 31
What the rules require
- Reservations cover South Rim routes only. North Rim permits are not available online
- Maximum group size is 4 and the maximum stay is 3 nights
- You must watch the wilderness route orientation video and the route specific video before your trip
- Printing or downloading your permit issues it. After that no modifications, cancellations or refunds are possible
- Open fires, pets, livestock, hunting, wood cutting, drones and bicycles are prohibited
- Disposal of solid human waste is prohibited within 100 feet of the Gunnison River high water mark, so carry a WAG bag
- Commercial use including guided fishing, hiking or camping is prohibited in the inner canyon zone
- Display the permit number on your vehicle dashboard
Published rules for the Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness Permit, quoted as written.
Getting one
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Common questions about the Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness permit
Do I need a permit to backpack Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. It is the Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
How much does a Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness permit cost?
$6 reservation fee + $4 per person.
How many people can be on one Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness permit?
4 people.
When is the Black Canyon South Rim Wilderness permit season?
Season starts: May 1. Season ends: October 31.