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Do I need a permit to backpack Moenkopi Yurts?

Yes. You need a permit to backpack Moenkopi Yurts in Dead Horse Point State Park, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.

Permit required

What the Moenkopi Yurts permit costs and covers

Fee
$150 per night plus taxes; $100 plus taxes July 7 - September 1, December 1 - 20 and January 3 - February 13. $20 extra vehicle; $20 per pet per stay (maximum two dogs)
Group size limit
6 people
Issued per day
5 permits
Season starts
Year-round
Season ends
Year-round

What the rules require

  • A maximum of two dogs are allowed inside a Moenkopi yurt, for $20 per pet per stay; no other pets are allowed
  • Dogs must be leashed on six feet or shorter, or crated, and never left unattended
  • Smoking and cooking are not allowed inside the yurts
  • Tent and trailer or RV camping is not allowed by the yurts
  • Bedding is not provided
  • Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m.
  • Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily
  • There are no EV charging stations for yurt occupants and extension cords may not be used
  • Reservations are on a four-month rolling basis, up to four months prior to arrival

Published rules for the Moenkopi Yurts, quoted as written.

Getting one

Dates for Moenkopi Yurts sell out and then come back as people cancel. PermitSnag watches Moenkopi Yurts and sends you an alert the moment one reappears.

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Common questions about the Moenkopi Yurts permit

Do I need a permit to backpack Moenkopi Yurts?

Yes. You need a permit to backpack Moenkopi Yurts in Dead Horse Point State Park, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.

How much does a Moenkopi Yurts permit cost?

$150 per night plus taxes; $100 plus taxes July 7 - September 1, December 1 - 20 and January 3 - February 13. $20 extra vehicle; $20 per pet per stay (maximum two dogs).

How many people can be on one Moenkopi Yurts permit?

6 people.

When is the Moenkopi Yurts permit season?

Season starts: Year-round. Season ends: Year-round.