East Rim Camp Area

Permit cost: $7 per person

Permit required

East Rim Camp Area is a designated backcountry camp. You cannot reserve it directly — you must name it on a wilderness permit, and camping here without one is not permitted.

Apply for the permit on Recreation.gov

Location unknown

East Rim Camp Area is named on its wilderness permit, but no source publishes coordinates for it — so it won't appear on the map or in a search by area.

This is a hike-in backpacking area. This camp area is multiple hours of hiking away from the nearest road. Please refer to our Wilderness Map for detailed information.

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No designated campsites. Campers must be:

In the designated camp zone
At least 200 feet and out of sight from streams and trails
At least 1/4 mile away from springs
Camping in previously used areas, or on bare ground, is encouraged

Closest Trailheads: East Rim, Stave Spring, East Mesa
Water Sources: Stave Spring usually dries up by the end of summer. Hikers may need to carry all their water.
There is no access to the Main Canyon from the East Rim. The old trail through Echo Canyon is closed and inaccessible due to a major rockfall in 2019, and hikers cannot get to the Main Canyon or Weeping Rock from the East Rim on any hiking trail or route. This is a long-term closure.

Weeping Rock trailhead is closed. Access to this area must be in and out via east side trailheads only. Extreme fire danger! Use caution with camp stoves. NO CAMPFIRES! All food and scented items need to be stored in a bearproof canister or a bag and hung from a tree. Hung bags should be 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet from the trunk of the tree. Pack out all trash, toilet paper and human waste. Camp 1/4 mile from springs. Camp 200 feet away from trails and not visible from the trail.

Fees

Permit Fee: $20 per permit (non-refundable) Per Person Fee: $7 per person per night (refundable) The same fees are charged for first-come, first-served permits that are issued in person. This fee supports the permit and reservation management system.

Rules

When planning your trip, please keep in mind: This page allows you to book a reservation for a Wilderness overnight permit. It does not guarantee that the trail or route will be open or accessible on the permit date(s). Trails, campsites, and even the entire park may be closed due to fires, floods, rock falls, or other reasons. A Wilderness permit is required year-round for any overnight stay in the Zion Wilderness. Change your itinerary in advance (subject to availability) through your Recreation.gov user profile (“My Reservations”) or in person at a Zion Wilderness Permit Station. It is not possible to change your entry date. Increasing group size will incur additional fees. Reservation permit fees are non-refundable. Wilderness camping and travel is subject to Wilderness regulations. All trip participants are responsible for knowing and obeying Wilderness permit conditions. Your reservation confirmation email is not a Wilderness permit and cannot be used for Wilderness travel. Bring your reservation confirmation email and proof of identity to a Zion Wilderness Permit Station to pick up your permit. All food and scented items need to be stored in a bearproof canister or a bag and hung from a tree. Hung bags should be 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet from the trunk of the tree. Lava Point Road and access to the Upper West Rim Trailhead will close for the winter/spring season. Check the Zion National Park website for current information. You must pick up your permit in person during operating hours at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Wilderness Desk the day before, or day of permit entry date.

Stay Limit

14 nights per trip

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Permit quota applies to each night. See the dated quota below, then choose your camp in the permit flow.

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Show this permit: Zion National Park Overnight Wilderness Permits

Permit cost: $7 per person. See the permit fee policy for exceptions.

Food storage: Weeping Rock trailhead is closed. Access to this area must be in and out via east side trailheads only. Extreme fire danger! Use caution with camp stoves. NO CAMPFIRES! All food and scented items need to be stored in a bearproof canister or a bag and hung from a tree. Hung bags should be 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet from the trunk of the tree. Pack out all trash, toilet paper and human waste. Camp 1/4 mile from springs. Camp 200 feet away from trails and not visible from the trail.

Permit lists pack animals: Horse or pack mule. Check the site rules and dates.

Maximum stock: 0. Check the rules for seasonal restrictions.

Minimum group size: 1

Camp lists a group-size cap of 12; check permit rules

Maximum trip length: 14 nights

Check the full permit fees and rules and this page's Rules section before planning your trip.