CBG - Bright Angel Campground

Grand Canyon National Park · Arizona

CBG - Bright Angel Campground is one of the permitted entry points in Grand Canyon National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 74/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.

When permits are released

Public reservations open on the 1st of each month at 8:00 AM MST (Arizona time) for all start dates in the month 3 months ahead (e.g. Aug 1 opens all of November). An early-access lottery runs upstream of each public opening (apply by 5 PM MST on the 1st, one month earlier) - the lottery itself isn't tracked here. One reservation covers your whole group.

Demand

High demand (74/100)

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in this area.

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Frequently asked questions

When do CBG - Bright Angel Campground permits open?

Public reservations open on the 1st of each month at 8:00 AM MST (Arizona time) for all start dates in the month 3 months ahead (e.g. Aug 1 opens all of November). An early-access lottery runs upstream of each public opening (apply by 5 PM MST on the 1st, one month earlier) - the lottery itself isn't tracked here. One reservation covers your whole group. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.

What if my dates are sold out?

Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add CBG - Bright Angel Campground to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.

How competitive is CBG - Bright Angel Campground?

The live demand score is 74/100. Odds of catching an opening are low - most dates book up well ahead.

Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?

No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.

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