Utah State Parks Backcountry Permits
Utah State Parks offer primitive camping at reservoirs, desert islands, and red rock valleys. From Antelope Island's bison to Goblin Valley's hoodoos.
About Utah State Parks Permits
Utah State Parks offer primitive camping at reservoirs, desert islands, and red rock valleys. From Antelope Island's bison to Goblin Valley's hoodoos.
Best Time to Visit
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Top Utah State Parks permits
The most sought-after permits in this category.
- Wingate Yurts permit· Dead Horse Point
- Moenkopi Yurts permit· Dead Horse Point
- Goblin Valley Yurts permit· Goblin Valley
- Wingate Hike-In Tent Sites permit· Dead Horse Point
- Primitive Beach Camping permit· Sand Hollow
- Hike-In Camping Sites permit· Snow Canyon
- Split Rock Bay Site 1 permit· Antelope Island
- Split Rock Bay Site 2 permit· Antelope Island
- Split Rock Bay Site 3 permit· Antelope Island
- Split Rock Bay Site 4 permit· Antelope Island
- Behind the Butte East Primitive permit· Goblin Valley
- Behind the Butte West Primitive permit· Goblin Valley
Signature Experiences
The most sought-after permits in Utah State Parks
Wingate Yurts
10/10“Four yurts on the rim of a mesa 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, with air conditioning, a fridge and a bed - in a park where you have to haul your own water.”
Moenkopi Yurts
10/10“Five yurts in a secluded cul-de-sac near the park entrance, each with a private spur onto the Intrepid mountain bike trails - and the only Dead Horse Point lodging that takes dogs.”
Yurts
9/10“Two heated yurts on the edge of a valley of sandstone hoodoos, under a certified Dark Sky Park - and the booking window opens four months to the day at 8 a.m.”
Parks & Wilderness Areas
Browse permits by location (7 locations)
Antelope Island permits
Island in the Great Salt Lake with free-roaming bison herd and remote backcountry camping at Split R...
Sand Hollow permits
Red sand dunes meet turquoise reservoir near St. George. High-demand primitive beach camping....
Goblin Valley permits
Alien landscape of mushroom-shaped hoodoos with primitive camping zones near Little Wild Horse Canyo...
Yuba permits
Desert reservoir with sandy beaches and primitive beach camping in central Utah....
Utahraptor permits
Utah's newest state park featuring dinosaur fossil sites and red rock primitive camping near Moab....
Snow Canyon permits
Red Navajo sandstone cliffs, lava tubes, and limited hike-in camping near St. George....
Dead Horse Point permits
Iconic overlook above the Colorado River with hike-in tent sites and yurts. Extremely competitive Ma...
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Wingate Yurts
ReservationDead Horse Point · Utah State Parks
Moenkopi Yurts
ReservationDead Horse Point · Utah State Parks
Yurts
ReservationGoblin Valley · Utah State Parks
Wingate Hike-In
ReservationDead Horse Point · Utah State Parks
Primitive Beach
First-Come, First-ServedSand Hollow · Utah State Parks
Hike-In
ReservationSnow Canyon · Utah State Parks
Split Rock 1
ReservationAntelope Island · Utah State Parks
Split Rock 2
ReservationAntelope Island · Utah State Parks
Split Rock 3
ReservationAntelope Island · Utah State Parks
Split Rock 4
ReservationAntelope Island · Utah State Parks
Butte East
ReservationGoblin Valley · Utah State Parks
Butte West
ReservationGoblin Valley · Utah State Parks
Fossil Flats
ReservationUtahraptor · Utah State Parks
Butte North
ReservationGoblin Valley · Utah State Parks
North Beaches
ReservationYuba · Utah State Parks
Wild Horse Road
Walk-UpGoblin Valley · Utah State Parks
Temple Mountain
Walk-UpGoblin Valley · Utah State Parks
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Utah State Parks Permit FAQ
How many backcountry permits does PermitSnag track in Utah State Parks?
PermitSnag tracks over 17 backcountry permits across Utah State Parks, 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 State Parks?
The most competitive Utah State Parks permits include Wingate Yurts, Moenkopi Yurts, Yurts. These permits often sell out immediately when released.
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