Southwest Desert 5

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.

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.

14 nights per trip