Upper West Basins Zone

Canyonlands National Park · Utah

Upper West Basins Zone is one of the permitted entry points in Canyonlands National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 16/100. 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.

Demand

Easy to get (16/100)

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in this area.

Popular trails nearby

Frequently asked questions

When do Upper West 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 Upper West 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 Upper West Basins Zone?

The live demand score is 16/100. Odds of catching an opening are good - most dates stay bookable.

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