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Utah & BLM Backcountry Permits

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.

The Wave (BLM)Angels LandingThe NarrowsCanyonlands

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.

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.

Signature Experiences

The most sought-after permits in Utah & BLM

Vermilion Cliffs

The Wave

10/10

“Stand in the flowing lines of 190-million-year-old sandstone—a geological masterpiece formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth.”

Vermilion Cliffs

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.”

Zion

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.”

Parks & Wilderness Areas

Browse permits by location (11 locations)

33 Permits

Zion National Park permits

Towering red cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and desert wilderness define this Utah icon....

Angels LandingNarrows Top-Down+31 more
54 Permits

Canyonlands permits

Utah's largest national park with dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers....

Canyonlands BackcountryCanyonlands Day Use+52 more
5 Permits

Vermilion Cliffs permits

Home to The Wave — one of the most photographed geological formations on Earth....

The WaveCoyote Buttes South+3 more
10 Permits

Capitol Reef permits

The Waterpocket Fold and hidden slot canyons make this an underrated gem....

Halls Creek NarrowsUpper Muley Twist Canyon+8 more
3 Permits

Bryce Canyon permits

Famous for its unique hoodoos and the Under-the-Rim Trail....

Bryce BackcountryUnder-the-Rim+1 more
3 Permits

Arches National Park permits

Over 2,000 natural stone arches in a stunning desert landscape....

Fiery FurnaceDevils Garden+1 more
8 Permits

GSENM permits

1.87 million acres of stunning slot canyons, arches, and backcountry in southern Utah. Free permit r...

Coyote GulchNeon Canyon+6 more
2 Permits

Paria Canyon permits

38-mile slot canyon from Utah to Arizona. Permit required....

Paria CanyonBuckskin Gulch
4 Permits

High Uintas permits

Utah's highest and largest wilderness with Kings Peak (13,534 ft)....

Highline TrailHenry's Fork+2 more
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Thru-Hikes & Long Trails

Epic multi-day traverses in Utah & BLM (2 trails)

Thru-Hike48

Trans-Zion

Zion

48-mile point-to-point traverse across Zion National Park from Lee Pass in Kolob Canyons to the East...

4-5 days

Thru-Hike38

Paria Canyon

Paria Canyon

38-mile point-to-point slot canyon traverse from White House Trailhead (Utah) to Lees Ferry (Arizona...

3-5 days

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Found 127 permits

The Wave

LotteryPopular

Vermilion Cliffs · Utah & BLM

10/10
demand

Wave Daily Lottery

Lottery

Vermilion Cliffs · Utah & BLM

10/10
demand

Angels Landing

LotteryPopular

Zion · Utah & BLM

9/10
demand

Aravaipa Canyon

ReservationPopular

Aravaipa Canyon · Utah & BLM

9/10
demand

Narrows Overnight

Reservation

Zion · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

The Subway

LotteryPopular

Zion · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Zion Wilderness

ReservationPopular

Zion · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Trans-Zion

ReservationPopular

Zion · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Mystery Canyon

Lottery

Zion · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Heaps Canyon

Reservation

Zion · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Canyonlands Backcountry

ReservationPopular

Canyonlands · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

White Rim

ReservationPopular

Canyonlands · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Shafer

Reservation

Canyonlands · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Airport A

Reservation

Canyonlands · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Airport B

Reservation

Canyonlands · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Airport C

Reservation

Canyonlands · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Airport D

Reservation

Canyonlands · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Gooseberry A

Reservation

Canyonlands · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

Gooseberry B

Reservation

Canyonlands · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

White Crack

Reservation

Canyonlands · Utah & BLM

8/10
demand

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Utah & BLM Permit FAQ

How many backcountry permits does PermitSnag track in Utah & BLM?

PermitSnag tracks over 127 backcountry permits across Utah & BLM, including day-use permits, overnight permits, thru-hike entries, and specialized permits like canyoneering and river access.

What are the most popular permits in Utah & BLM?

The most competitive Utah & BLM permits include The Wave, Wave Daily Lottery, Angels Landing. These permits often sell out immediately when released.

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