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Grand Canyon National Park
Permits
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Backcountry Permits

Backcountry Permits are required for:

  • overnight hiking
  • overnight horseback riding
  • overnight cross-country ski trips
  • off-river overnight hikes by river trip members
  • overnight camping at rim sites other than developed campgrounds
  • overnight camping on the North Rim during the winter season Read more...
 

Colorado River Trip Permits

River Permits are required for all non-commercial (private) river trips    Read more...

 

Special Use Permits

Grand Canyon National Park is home to many beautiful landscapes which make it a popular place for weddings and special events.

Visit this page to learn how to schedule facilities, weddings, special events, First Amendment activities, and to obtain a permit for the scattering of creamation ashes.  

 

Filming/ Photography Permits

Generally filming permits are required and are issued for photography, filming, and associated sound recording when they involve props, models, professional crews, and casts or set dressings.

Permits are issued to ensure the protection of resources and to prevent significant disruption of normal visitor uses. Permits are also required for access to areas normally closed to the visiting public.  Read more.... 

 

Scientific Research Permits

All studies in Grand Canyon National Park, large or small, must have their own Research & Collecting Permit which is obtained through a proposal and review process that requires approximately 90 days.  More...


 

Commercial Use Authorizations (for Tour Operators)

A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is a permit that authorizes suitable commercial services for park visitors within Grand Canyon National Park. The term of a CUA may not exceed 2 years and no preferential right of renewal or similar provisions for renewal may be provided.

Grand Canyon National Park authorizes a variety of commercial services: transportation/ motor tours,  bicycle tours,  guided hikes and overnight backpacking and equipment rental/ delivery.

Visit this link to learn more...



For River Concessioners

2009 River Operating Plan (103kb PDF File)

2009 Commercial Operating Requirements (561kb PDF File)

 
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PLANTS IN THE GRAND CANON  

Did You Know?
There are approximately 1,737 known species of vascular plants, 167 species of fungi, 64 species of moss and 195 species of lichen found in Grand Canyon National Park. This variety is largely due to the 8,000 foot elevation change from the river up to the highest point on the North Rim.
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Last Updated: November 16, 2009 at 22:13 EST