Wilderness Permits for the Left Fork of North Creek (Subway)Recreation.gov Links
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For a trip in: | Seasonal Lottery applications received in: |
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January | November 1 - November 25 |
February | November 1 - November 25 |
March | November 1 - November 25 |
April | February 1 - February 25 |
May | February 1 - February 25 |
June | February 1 - February 25 |
July | May 1 - May 25 |
August | May 1 - May 25 |
September | May 1 - May 25 |
October | August 1 - August 25 |
November | August 1 - August 25 |
December | August 1 - August 25 |
The Daily Lottery: 2 Days in Advance
- An online Daily Lottery for Wilderness permits is an option for canyoneering and/or hiking trips when the Seasonal Lottery or Calendar Reservations are fully booked.
- Individuals can apply for the Daily Lottery to obtain any remaining reservations for permits.
- The Daily Lottery is limited to one request per individual, per canyon. Applications can be submitted two days prior to a trip date, between 12:00 am MT and 3:00 pm MT.
- The daily lottery drawing is held at 3:00 pm MT. Applicants will then be sent a notification email with information about the status of their request by 4:00 pm MT.
- Any spaces not taken through the Daily Lottery and Seasonal Lottery will be available as Walk-in Permits the day before or day of a trip date.
- There is a $6.00 non-refundable fee for the Daily Lottery. Apply for the Daily Lottery.
Obtain Your Wilderness Permit
- Plan your trip itinerary to allow sufficient time to obtain your permit the day of, or the day before your trip during our Hours of Operation.
- Allow for at least 20 minutes to obtain a permit. Come prepared with all vehicle(s) information: make, model, and license plate(s).
- All Wilderness permits must be obtained in-person at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Wilderness Desk.
- The individual listed as the reservation holder must be the one to obtain the permit, please plan accordingly.
Permit Cost:
Lottery Application Fee: $6 lottery application fee (non-refundable)
Per Person Fee: $10 per person (refundable)
The reservation fee (in lieu of the lottery application fee) and per person fee are also charged for first-come, first-served permits that are issued in person. This fee supports the permit and reservation management system.
Wilderness Permits are Non-Transferable
Traveling in the Zion Wilderness requires careful planning and preparation. Permit holders assume the responsibility of ensuring that their group is aware of the risks involved, is self-reliant, has developed a back-up plan, and will follow park regulations. Because these are such important aspects of trip planning and resource protection, permits for trips into the Zion Wilderness are non-transferable.
If you cannot participate in your trip, please cancel your reservation to provide opportunities for others. If other members of your group still wish to participate in a planned trip, you may coordinate with a new prospective permit holder for them to immediately reserve the available spaces or sites, as soon as your reservation has been cancelled.
You may cancel your reservation online by logging in to your Recreation.gov account.
Plan your trip itinerary to allow sufficient time to obtain your permit the day of, or day before the trip during Zion Wilderness Desk Hours of Operation. The individual listed on reservation must be the one to obtain the permit, please plan accordingly.
Zion Express Membership
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Zion Express Membership allows visitors who regularly visit the park, and are familiar with the park resources, to obtain a login account to create online reservations and convert them into Wilderness Permits from home.
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To become a member, applicants must watch three orientation films at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Wilderness Desk. (Membership cannot be obtained in the Kolob Canyons.)
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After watching the films, applicants will sign a Zion Express Program Agreement form and obtain a username and password for their member account.
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There is no cost for enrollment. Membership is valid for the remainder of the current year and for the next two calendar years.
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Memberships may be cancelled if any regulations are violated.
Last updated: May 17, 2024