Canyonlands National Park Permits
Utah's largest national park with dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers.
Signature Experiences
The most sought-after permits in Canyonlands
Canyonlands Backcountry
“Two rivers cut Canyonlands into three separate worlds of rock, and one permit gets you a night in any of them.”
White Rim
“Circle the Island in the Sky mesa on a 100-mile ledge road that traverses some of the most expansive canyon country on Earth.”
Shafer
“The first camp on the loop, 7 miles and half an hour below the visitor center - which makes it the single-night White Rim trip and the bailout when a plan falls apart.”
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Canyonlands Backcountry permit
One permit covers every overnight trip in Canyonlands: backpacking, 4WD, and mountain bike camping across Island in the Sky, The Needles, and The Maze.
White Rim Road permit
100-mile loop around Island in the Sky. A bucket-list 4x4 or bike adventure.
Canyonlands Shafer permit
Campsite permit for Shafer on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Airport A permit
Campsite permit for Airport A on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Airport B permit
Campsite permit for Airport B on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Airport C permit
Campsite permit for Airport C on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Airport D permit
Campsite permit for Airport D on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Gooseberry A permit
Campsite permit for Gooseberry A on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Gooseberry B permit
Campsite permit for Gooseberry B on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
White Crack permit
Campsite permit for White Crack on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Murphy Hogback A permit
Campsite permit for Murphy Hogback A on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Murphy Hogback B permit
Campsite permit for Murphy Hogback B on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Murphy Hogback C permit
Campsite permit for Murphy Hogback C on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Canyonlands Candlestick permit
Campsite permit for Candlestick on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Potato Bottom A permit
Campsite permit for Potato Bottom A on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Potato Bottom B permit
Campsite permit for Potato Bottom B on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Potato Bottom C permit
Campsite permit for Potato Bottom C on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Hardscrabble A permit
Campsite permit for Hardscrabble A on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Hardscrabble B permit
Campsite permit for Hardscrabble B on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Labyrinth A permit
Campsite permit for Labyrinth A on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Labyrinth B permit
Campsite permit for Labyrinth B on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Canyonlands Taylor permit
Campsite permit for Taylor on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands.
Canyonlands Day Use permit
The day-use permit for driving or riding White Rim, Elephant Hill, Salt Creek/Horse Canyon and Lavender Canyon. One permit per vehicle, motorcycle or bike, released one day ahead.
Chesler Park permit
Backpacking permit for Chesler Park in the Needles District of Canyonlands. 5 designated campsite(s).
Elephant Canyon permit
Backpacking permit for Elephant Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands. 3 designated campsite(s).
Lost Canyon permit
Backpacking permit for Lost Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands. 3 designated campsite(s).
Big Spring Canyon permit
Backpacking permit for Big Spring Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands. 2 designated campsite(s).
Salt Creek permit
Backpacking permit for Salt Creek in the Needles District of Canyonlands. 4 designated campsite(s).
Wooden Shoe Canyon permit
Backpacking permit for Wooden Shoe Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands. 2 designated campsite(s).
Devil's Pocket permit
Backpacking permit for Devil's Pocket in the Needles District of Canyonlands. 1 designated campsite(s).
Devil's Kitchen permit
Backpacking permit for Devil's Kitchen in the Needles District of Canyonlands.
Druid Arch permit
Backpacking permit for Druid Arch in the Needles District of Canyonlands.
Canyonlands Peekaboo permit
Backpacking permit for Peekaboo in the Needles District of Canyonlands.
Little Spring Canyon permit
Backpacking permit for Little Spring Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands.
Horse Canyon permit
Backpacking permit for Horse Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands.
Lower Red Lake Canyon permit
Backpacking permit for Lower Red Lake Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands.
Upper Red Lake Canyon permit
Backpacking permit for Upper Red Lake Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands.
Lavender Canyon permit
Backpacking permit for Lavender Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands.
Maze Overlook permit
Backcountry permit for the Maze Overlook area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
North Trail permit
Backcountry permit for the North Trail area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
Land of Standing Rocks permit
Backcountry permit for the Land of Standing Rocks area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
The Wall permit
Backcountry permit for the The Wall area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
Millard Canyon permit
Backcountry permit for the Millard Canyon area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
The Neck permit
Backcountry permit for the The Neck area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
North Point permit
Backcountry permit for the North Point area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
Panorama Point permit
Backcountry permit for the Panorama Point area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
Standing Rock permit
Backcountry permit for the Standing Rock area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
Sunset Pass permit
Backcountry permit for the Sunset Pass area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
Teapot Rock permit
Backcountry permit for the Teapot Rock area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
Flint Trail permit
Backcountry permit for the Flint Trail area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
The Doll House permit
Backcountry permit for the The Doll House area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
Chimney Rock permit
Backcountry permit for the Chimney Rock area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
Harvest Scene permit
Backcountry permit for the Harvest Scene area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
Shot Canyon permit
Backcountry permit for the Shot Canyon area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.
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Canyonlands Permit FAQ
What permits are required for Canyonlands National Park?
Canyonlands National Park requires permits for various activities including Canyonlands Backcountry, Canyonlands Day Use, White Rim, Shafer, Airport A, and 49 more. Each permit has different requirements and booking processes.
How do I get a permit for Canyonlands National Park?
Permits for Canyonlands National Park are available through Reservation, First-Come, First-Served systems. Use PermitSnag to track availability and get notified when cancellations occur.
When should I apply for Canyonlands National Park permits?
Timing varies by permit type. Lottery permits typically open months in advance, while reservation permits release on a rolling basis. Set up alerts with PermitSnag to never miss an opening.