U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Arizona
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Paria Canyon/Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness
Paria Canyon Permit Area - Frequently Asked Questions
Visitor Use Limits
Are there visitor use limits in Coyote Buttes?
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?
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?
What to Expect
Plan and Prepare
Pack It In, Pack It Out
Camping Responsibly
The Wilderness Experience
Information
Campgrounds
Climate and Weather
Driving Directions
Guides
Maps & Guidebooks
Shuttle Providers
Trailheads
Photo Gallery
FAQs
Natural Wonders
Prehistory and History
Geology
Vegetation
Wildlife
Permits
How to Obtain a Permit
Obtain a Permit