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Do I need a permit to backpack Wingate Yurts?

Yes. You need a permit to backpack Wingate 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 Wingate 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
Group size limit
6 people
Issued per day
4 permits
Season starts
Year-round
Season ends
Year-round

What the rules require

  • Pets are not allowed within the Wingate yurts; service animals meeting the ADA definition are permitted
  • No smoking or cooking is 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 your arrival date
  • Length of stay is generally limited to 14 days within any 30-day period

Published rules for the Wingate Yurts, quoted as written.


Getting one

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


Common questions about the Wingate Yurts permit

Do I need a permit to backpack Wingate Yurts?

Yes. You need a permit to backpack Wingate 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 Wingate 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.

How many people can be on one Wingate Yurts permit?

6 people.

When is the Wingate Yurts permit season?

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