Southwest Desert 2

Zion National Park · Utah

Southwest Desert 2 is one of the permitted entry points in Zion National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 11/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.

When permits are released

Wilderness permits are quota'd year-round and sold in four quarterly releases at 10:00 AM Mountain on the 5th of the month before each quarter: Dec 5 (for Jan 1 – Mar 31 entries), Mar 5 (Apr 1 – Jun 30), Jun 5 (Jul 1 – Sep 30), and Sep 5 (Oct 1 – Dec 31). About half of all sites are reservable online; the rest are first-come, first-served in person at a Wilderness Permit Desk. One reservation covers your whole party.

Demand

Easy to get (11/100)

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in this area.

Popular trails nearby

Frequently asked questions

When do Southwest Desert 2 permits open?

Wilderness permits are quota'd year-round and sold in four quarterly releases at 10:00 AM Mountain on the 5th of the month before each quarter: Dec 5 (for Jan 1 – Mar 31 entries), Mar 5 (Apr 1 – Jun 30), Jun 5 (Jul 1 – Sep 30), and Sep 5 (Oct 1 – Dec 31). About half of all sites are reservable online; the rest are first-come, first-served in person at a Wilderness Permit Desk. 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 Southwest Desert 2 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 Southwest Desert 2?

The live demand score is 11/100. 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 Zion National Park passes · Zion National Park permit guide