Do I need a permit to hike Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry?
Yes. You need a permit to hike Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry in Canyonlands National Park. It is the Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry Permit, and it is issued first come, first served rather than by lottery.
Permit required
What the Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $6 reservation fee (free if issued in person on the day)
- Group size limit
- 3 people
- Season starts
- Year-round
What the rules require
- Each vehicle, motorcycle and mountain bike must have its own permit in possession, printed or on a mobile device
- High-clearance low-range 4WD only; NPS does not permit AWD, ATVs, UTVs or OHVs even if street legal and registered
- Motorcycles must be equipped and licensed for interstate travel
- Up to 3 vehicles or motorcycles may travel together; larger parties must separate by at least 30 minutes or 0.5 miles
- Mountain bike group limits differ by road: 15 on White Rim, 12 on Elephant Hill, 7 on Salt Creek/Horse Canyon and Lavender Canyon
- No overnight travel or camping on this permit
- Salt Creek/Horse Canyon and Lavender Canyon require a gate lock combination obtained from the park
- Permits are non-refundable and cannot be changed — NPS says to cancel and rebook instead
Published rules for the Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry Permit, quoted as written.
Getting one
Dates for Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry sell out and then come back as people cancel. PermitSnag watches Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry Permit and sends you an alert the moment one reappears.
Common questions about the Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry permit
Do I need a permit to hike Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry?
Yes. You need a permit to hike Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry in Canyonlands National Park. It is the Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry Permit, and it is issued first come, first served rather than by lottery.
How much does a Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry permit cost?
$6 reservation fee (free if issued in person on the day).
How many people can be on one Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry permit?
3 people.
When is the Canyonlands Day Use Backcountry permit season?
Season starts: Year-round.