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Canyonlands Maze — The Wall permit area in Canyonlands National Park - backcountry hiking destination

Canyonlands Maze — The Wall Permit

Canyonlands National Park · Utah

Booked one camp per night, in order

Backcountry permit for the The Wall area in the Maze District of Canyonlands.

Watch your The Wall nights

A The Wall reservation is a sequence of nights, and each night books a specific night.

Give us your trip window and we watch every night of it across all nights on this permit, then tell you the moment nights open.

Cover the whole trip, plus any spare days you could shift onto — a wider window catches more openings.

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70% of the openings our scanner caught on The Wall were gone within 10 minutes.

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The Wall Quick Facts

Permit RequiredYes
Booking MethodReservation
Demand LevelModerate5/10

Key Information

Permit Details

TypeOvernight
Booking MethodReservation
Demand Level5/10
LocationUT

Weather Forecast

Trailhead (5,000 ft)

Today

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93°

67°

Sat

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92°

67°

Sun

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92°

68°

Mon

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90°

72°

Tue

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89°

68°

Wed

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87°

67°

Thu

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85°

69°

View full NWS forecast →Mountain weather changes rapidly. This forecast is a guide—always be prepared for worse conditions.

How to Get This Permit

1

Create a Recreation.gov account

Sign up at Recreation.gov if you don't have an account. Have your payment info ready.

2

Know the release schedule

Permits typically release on a rolling basis. Check the specific release time for your desired dates.

3

Be ready when permits drop

Log in a few minutes early. Have your dates, group size, and payment ready to go.

4

Monitor for cancellations

If your dates are sold out, people cancel all the time. Set up PermitSnag alerts to catch openings instantly.

Safety & Planning

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Emergency Info

Emergency contacts, ranger station locations, and satellite communicator tips for The Wall. Sign up to track this permit.

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Food Storage

Bear canister requirements, approved container lists, and rental locations for this permit. Sign up to track this permit.

The Wall FAQ

How do I get a The Wall permit?

The Wall permits use a reservation system. PermitSnag sends lottery open, deadline, and results reminders; you can also enable cancellation alerts if spots open later.

When is the best time to visit The Wall?

Check with the managing agency for current season dates. Weekdays generally have better availability than weekends.

How competitive is the The Wall permit?

This permit has a demand score of 5/10, making it moderately competitive.

What if I can't get a The Wall permit?

Cancellations happen daily. Set up alerts with PermitSnag to get notified the moment a spot opens up. Pro and $19 single-permit alerts are checked about every minute, 24/7; free accounts are checked hourly.

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Trail Conditions

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