Visitor Use Limits

• Are there visitor use limits in Paria Canyon and Buckskin Gulch?
• Why does the BLM limit visitor use in these areas?

Permits

• Do I need a permit?
• How do I obtain a day-use permit?
• How do I obtain an overnight permit?
• Am I limited to one trip per year?
• Are there limits on the total number of people per day in the canyon?
• What is the group size limit?
• How many groups may enter per day?
• Once I have my permit, can I change dates or group size?
• How long will it take to get my permit after I make my purchase?
• Is it possible to get an overnight permit without buying it in advance?
• Are commercial guide permits available?
• Do the required permits apply to the entire wilderness?

Fees

• Are fees required?
• What are the fees?
• Does my my America the Beautiful Pass give me a discount on fees?
• · Does my Senior and Access Passes give me a discount on fees?
• Where do I pay my fees?
• What happens if access to trailheads is impossible after I pay my fees?
• Are fee refunds made?

Directions, Maps, and Guidebooks

• Where can I find directions to each trailhead?
• What are the driving conditions like getting to the trailheads?
• Where can I find information about maps of the area?
• Where can I find information about guidebooks of the area?

Hiking

• What conditions should I expect in the canyons?
• If I do this as a one-way backpack can I leave my car at Lee's Ferry?
• I only have one car. How do I get from Lee's Ferry to my starting point?
• What is the distance and typical hiking time to Lee's Ferry from each trailhead?
• What is the distance to the Paria Canyon - Buckskin Gulch confluence from each trailhead?
• What is the overall difficulty level of this hike?
• What about drinking water?
• This is a slot canyon, what about flash floods?
• Can I take my dog?

Camping

• Where should I camp?
• Can I have a campfire?
• How should I wash my dishes in the Wilderness?
• What about camping with my dog?
• Why do I have to pack out my trash?
• Is it true I have to pack out my poop?
• Where do I get "Human Waste Bags" and do they really work?
• How do you properly dispose of human waste?
• What about Toilet Paper?

General

• Who do I call for additional hiking information?
• Why aren't there any signs in the canyons?
• How come there are cows in the wilderness?
• Can I ride my ATV, mountain bike, or use my hang glider?

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