Buckskin Gulch

One of the longest continuous slot canyons in the world, Buckskin Gulch passes through roughly 16 miles of unique formations and undulating sandstone walls in the northern stretch of the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness.

Permits are required for day-use and (Overnight-Use sold separately and in advance). The day-use fee is $6.00 per person and $6.00 per dog. For more information visit Buckskin Gulch Day Use Pass in Utah - Recreation.gov.

HOURS

Sunrise to Sunset (Day-use only-No overnight). This permit does not cover access to any other permit area including overnight use for the Paria Canyon, Coyote Buttes North (The Wave), or Coyote Buttes South.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Coyote Buttes North Daily Lottery (The Wave)

Coyote Buttes North Daily Lottery (The Wave): BLM enhances permitting process for The Wave in Coyote Buttes North. To learn more visit the Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) Homepage. Apply here.
Coyote Buttes North Advanced Lottery (The Wave): Planning 4 months in advance? To learn more about the Advanced Lottery, visit the Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) Homepage. Apply here.

Paria Canyon Overnight Permits

Paria Canyon Overnight Permits

Get permits, human-waste bags, maps & information at these locations:

Arizona Strip District & Public Lands Info. Center
345 E. Riverside Dr.
St. George, UT 84790
435-688-3200
blm_az_asdoweb@blm.gov

Kanab Field Office (permits available for pick up Nov. 16 - Mar. 14)
This is not the Kanab Visitor Center
669 S. Highway 89A
Kanab, UT 84741
435-644-1200
utknmail@blm.gov

Paria Contact Station (permits available for pick up Mar. 15 - Nov. 15)
U.S. Highway 89 (44 miles east of Kanab, Utah)
435-689-0801
utknmail@blm.gov

As a reminder, permits must be picked up in person at the specified location you selected when making your reservation; all trash and solid human waste must be carried out; and all fires are prohibited. For a complete list of Rules & Regulations, visit the "Need to Know" section on Recreation.gov.

Active Advisories & Alerts in Effect

Check out the advisories and alerts in effect to help plan and prepare for your next adventure. Help prevent wildfires! Learn more at Utah - Fire Restrictions | Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov).

Cool Day Trips

Phone

435-644-1300

Email

utknmail@blm.gov

Geographic Coordinates

37.06608971, -112.0001136

Directions

The Buckskin Gulch Trailhead is approximately 4.5 miles from Highway 89 on House Rock Valley Road. Buckskin Gulch is also often accessed as a hike from the Wire Pass Trailhead, 8.3 miles south of Highway 89 on House Rock Valley Road.

Fees

The day-use fee is $6.00 per person and $6.00 per dog.