Organizational Groups

Alert

If you are an organization coordinating a river trip, email us for additional information as the permit requirements have changed.

 

Academic River Trips

To qualify as an academic river trip you must:

1. Meet the criteria for an Academic Fee Waiver. You must submit a current, approved academic fee waiver with your special use permit application. This waiver applies to park entrance fees, but not other permit fees.
2. Meet current Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requirements for academic/school trips. Utah DNR has determined that schools operating on waterways are defined as commercial boating; fill out and submit the CPFH Outfitter Application at this website.

River Permits

You will need to secure a backcountry river permit from the Canyonlands Reservation Office. Fees apply.

 

   

How to Apply

Instructions

1. Email us to request an application. 
2. Include the following with your application: 
   • Academic Waiver
   • Proof of liability insurance naming the "United States of America, National Park Service, 2282 SW Resource Blvd, Moab, UT, 84532" as additional insured. 
   • Utah State Outfitter Registration
   • First Aid and CPR certification
   • Application fee payment receipt from Pay.gov. The application fee is $180. 
3. Please submit the above documents to the email listed on the application. Payment instructions for the application fee will be provided. 

 

For questions or additional information, please contact the Concessions Management Specialist, email us.