Grand Canyon National Park Passes

Every Grand Canyon National Park wilderness-permit entry point on recreation.gov - AllTrails ratings, demand scores, and a trailhead map.

A Grand Canyon backcountry permit covers overnight trips below the rim, from the corridor campgrounds at Bright Angel, Havasupai Gardens, and Cottonwood to the remote designated campsites and at-large use areas deeper in the canyon. It is one of the most sought-after backpacking permits in the country, and popular corridor sites for prime spring and fall dates sell out the moment they release.

Top Grand Canyon National Park entry points

The most in-demand entry points, ranked by how fast each one books up on recreation.gov.

• CCG - Cottonwood Campground accessed from South Rim (due to upper North Kaibab Trail closure) - Very high demand - 4.7 on AllTrails
• CCG - Cottonwood Campground accessed from South Rim (due to upper North Kaibab Trail closure) - LARGE GROUP - Very high demand - 4.7 on AllTrails
• NC9 - Ken Patrick, At-Large Camping - Large or Small Group - Very high demand
• NCG - (when N.Rim Closed) North Rim Campground - Very high demand - 4.7 on AllTrails
• NCG - (when N.Rim Preparing to Close - NO VEHICLES) North Rim Campground - Very high demand - 4.7 on AllTrails
• NF9 - Widforss - At-Large Camping - Very high demand - 4.8 on AllTrails
• NF9 - Widforss - At-Large Camping - LARGE GROUP - Very high demand - 4.8 on AllTrails
• NRR - North Rim Roads (when N.Rim Closed) - Very high demand
• NH1 - Point Sublime  - Very high demand
• TCG - Tuweep Campground - LARGE GROUP Campsite - High demand - 4.8 on AllTrails
• CBG - Bright Angel Campground - LARGE GROUP - High demand - 4.9 on AllTrails
• CBG - Bright Angel Campground - High demand - 4.9 on AllTrails

Popular trails

• Bright Angel Trail - 4.9 on AllTrails
• Havasupai Gardens Campground via Bright Angel - 4.9 on AllTrails
• South Bass Trail - 4.9 on AllTrails
• Hermit Camp to Monument Creek Camp via Tonto Trail - 4.9 on AllTrails
• North Bass Trail - 4.9 on AllTrails
• Widforss Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
• The Escalante Route - 4.8 on AllTrails
• Hermit Trail, Tonto Trail, and Bright Angel Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails

Grand Canyon National Park permit guide · Book on recreation.gov