Do I need a permit to backpack Behind the Butte East Primitive?

What the Behind the Butte East Primitive permit costs and covers

Fee

The park says a $15 nightly fee per site is coming for Behind the Butte East, payable at the self-pay station or the visitor center, and that it does not replace the daily park entry fee.

Season starts

Year-round

Season ends

Year-round

What the rules require

• Camping is allowed only in sites marked with a tent symbol along Little Wildhorse Canyon Road, covering Behind the Butte east, west and north
• All sites are first-come, first served
• There is a 14-night camping limit
• Site capacity is no more than 4 vehicles, and some small sites will only hold 2
• Vehicles and bicycles must remain on designated roads and camping areas only; cross-country riding or driving is not permitted
• Do not widen roads or drive on vegetation
• No shooting is allowed in any camping site or area, and no fireworks
• Goblin Valley is a dark sky park - limit your use of lights, favour red lights, and do not shine spotlights on the rock walls

Published rules for the Behind the Butte East Primitive, quoted as written.

Getting one

Dates for Behind the Butte East Primitive sell out and then come back as people cancel. PermitSnag watches Behind the Butte East Primitive and sends you an alert the moment one reappears.

Common questions about the Behind the Butte East Primitive permit