Day-Use Permits

 

Where do I need a permit?

You must have a day-use permit for all vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles on:

• White Rim Road
• Elephant Hill Road
• Lavender Canyon Road
• Peekaboo/Horse Canyon roads.

You do NOT need a day-use permit on Potash Road or Shafer Trail.

Each individual vehicle, motorcycle, and bicycle needs a separate permit. If your group includes both bicycles and vehicles, each bicycle and vehicle needs a separate permit, even if the bikes enter the park on a vehicle. ATVs, UTVs, and OHVs are not permitted. Motorbikes must be equipped and licensed for interstate travel.

 

How do I obtain a permit?

Please review the backcountry regulations before getting a permit.

You can get a day-use permit online starting at 8 am mountain time the day before your trip. To obtain a day-use permit online, visit Recreation.gov.

Please issue and print your permit through your Recreation.gov account and have it with you during your trip. If you are not able to print your permit, you must have a digital copy of your permit available.

Permits for 25 of the 50 permits allowed each day on the White Rim Road and any permits not reserved online for all roads will be available in person at visitor centers the day of the trip. We issue permits up to one hour before the close of business each day.

What are group size limits?

White Rim Road

For the White Rim Road, we issue day-use permits for a total of 50 vehicles (including motorcycles) per day and permits for a total of 50 mountain bikes each day. Group size is limited to three vehicles and 15 bicycles. Larger groups must be separated by 30 minutes of travel time. You do not need a permit if you plan to drive only on the Shafer Trail and Potash Road.

Elephant Hill Road

We issue day-use permits for a total of 24 vehicles (including motorcycles) per day and day-use permits for a total of 12 mountain bikes each day for Elephant Hill Road. Group size is limited to three vehicles and 12 bicycles. Groups must be separated by 30 minutes of travel time.

How much does a permit cost?

For permits obtained online there is a $6 Recreation.gov reservation fee. There is no fee for day-use permits obtained at the visitor centers the day of the trip. You must pay a park entrance fee at a park entrance station, visitor center, or via Recreation.gov. Each vehicle, motorcycle, and individual entering by foot or bicycle must pay an entrance fee.

Can I cache supplies in the backcountry?

Cachcing food, water, or supplies is only allowed with written notification of the district ranger. You may not damage resources, and you must remove all items. Email us at [e-mail] for a cache request form.

Other questions?

Email is the best option to ask questions. However, we answer questions and assist with trip planning Monday through Friday, 8 am to noon (mountain time), at [phone]. When workload permits, we may be able to answer phones until 4 pm.

 

Obtain your permit on Recreation.gov

Backcountry Day Use Permits