Utah & BLM Backcountry & Wilderness Permits
PermitSnag lists 126 permits in this category, across 11 parks and areas. The most wanted are The Wave, Angels Landing and Wave Daily Lottery. Utah's red rock country and BLM-managed lands contain some of the most otherworldly landscapes on Earth. From slot canyons to vast desert wilderness.
About Utah & BLM Permits
Utah's red rock wilderness and BLM lands contain some of Earth's most otherworldly terrain. The Wave at Coyote Buttes is iconic. Zion's Angels Landing now requires permits. Canyonlands' backcountry offers solitude few places match. BLM lottery systems are separate from Recreation.gov, adding complexity. BLM caps Coyote Buttes North at 64 people a day, 48 through the advance lottery and 16 through the daily lottery.
We check 89 of these permits for cancellations, including Aravaipa Canyon, Canyonlands Backcountry and Airport A, and alert you the moment a spot opens.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are ideal. Summer brings extreme heat to desert areas. Winter offers solitude but requires preparation for cold temperatures and possible snow at higher elevations.
Top Utah & BLM permits
The most sought-after permits in this category.
- The Wave permit· Vermilion Cliffs
- Angels Landing permit· Zion
- The Wave daily lottery· Vermilion Cliffs
- Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness permit· Aravaipa Canyon
- Buckskin Gulch permit· Paria Canyon
- Zion Narrows bottom-up permit· Zion
- Airport A permit· Canyonlands
- Airport B permit· Canyonlands
- Airport C permit· Canyonlands
- Airport D permit· Canyonlands
- Canyonlands Candlestick permit· Canyonlands
- Gooseberry A permit· Canyonlands
Signature Experiences
The most sought-after permits in Utah & BLM
The Wave
10/10“Stand in the flowing lines of 190-million-year-old sandstone, a geological masterpiece formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth.”
Angels Landing
9/10“Ascend a knife-edge sandstone ridge with 1,000-foot drops on both sides to reach one of America's most exhilarating summits.”
Wave Daily Lottery
10/10“The last-minute door into The Wave, open twelve hours a day, but only to a phone standing inside a slice of northern Arizona.”
Parks & Wilderness Areas
Browse permits by location (11 locations)
Zion National Park permits
Towering red cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and desert wilderness define this Utah icon....
Canyonlands permits
Utah's largest national park with dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers....
Vermilion Cliffs permits
Home to The Wave, one of the most photographed geological formations on Earth....
Capitol Reef permits
The Waterpocket Fold and hidden slot canyons make this an underrated gem....
Bryce Canyon permits
Famous for its unique hoodoos and the Under-the-Rim Trail....
Arches National Park permits
Over 2,000 natural stone arches in a stunning desert landscape....
GSENM permits
1.87 million acres of stunning slot canyons, arches, and backcountry in southern Utah. Free permit r...
Paria Canyon permits
38-mile slot canyon from Utah to Arizona. Permit required....
High Uintas permits
Utah's highest and largest wilderness with Kings Peak (13,528 ft)....
Thru-Hikes & Long Trails
Epic multi-day traverses in Utah & BLM (2 trails)
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The Wave
LotteryPopularVermilion Cliffs · Utah & BLM
Angels Landing
LotteryPopularZion · Utah & BLM
Wave Daily Lottery
LotteryVermilion Cliffs · Utah & BLM
Aravaipa Canyon
ReservationPopularAravaipa Canyon · Utah & BLM
Airport A
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Airport B
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Airport C
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Airport D
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Candlestick
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Gooseberry A
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Gooseberry B
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Hardscrabble A
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Hardscrabble B
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Labyrinth A
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Labyrinth B
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Murphy Hogback A
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Murphy Hogback B
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Murphy Hogback C
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Potato Bottom A
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
Potato Bottom B
ReservationCanyonlands · Utah & BLM
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Utah & BLM Permit FAQ
How many backcountry permits does PermitSnag track in Utah & BLM?
PermitSnag tracks 126 backcountry permits in Utah & BLM, across 11 parks and areas.
What are the most popular permits in Utah & BLM?
The most popular Utah & BLM permits include The Wave, Angels Landing, Wave Daily Lottery. The most competitive of those sell out immediately when released.
How do I get notified about Utah & BLM permit cancellations?
Open the permit's page and set an alert. We check 89 permits in this category for cancellations, and we text or email you when one opens. Pro alerts check every minute and free alerts check every hour.