Lower Basins Zone

Canyonlands National Park · Utah

Lower Basins Zone is one of the permitted entry points in Canyonlands National Park on recreation.gov. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.

When permits are released

Backcountry permits are quota'd year-round and sold in four seasonal releases at 8:00 AM Mountain: Nov 10 (for Mar 10 – Jun 9 entries), Feb 10 (Jun 10 – Sep 9), May 10 (Sep 10 – Dec 9), and Aug 10 (Dec 10 – Mar 9). Online booking closes 2 days before entry; unreserved sites then convert to walk-up at visitor centers. One reservation covers your whole party.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in this area.

Popular trails nearby

Frequently asked questions

When do Lower Basins Zone permits open?

Backcountry permits are quota'd year-round and sold in four seasonal releases at 8:00 AM Mountain: Nov 10 (for Mar 10 – Jun 9 entries), Feb 10 (Jun 10 – Sep 9), May 10 (Sep 10 – Dec 9), and Aug 10 (Dec 10 – Mar 9). Online booking closes 2 days before entry; unreserved sites then convert to walk-up at visitor centers. One reservation covers your whole party. 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 Lower Basins Zone 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 Lower Basins Zone?

We are still collecting demand data for this pass.

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.

Nearby passes

Book on recreation.gov · All Canyonlands National Park passes · Canyonlands National Park permit guide