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Grand Canyon National Park
Permits
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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...
 

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

The 2009 Monthly Recreational Launch Calendars are available here.

 

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...
 

Special Use Permits

First Amendment Permit Application (50.7kb PDF File)

Scatter Cremation Ashes Permit Application (45kb PDF File)

Shoshone Point Information Brochure (195kb PDF File)
Shoshone Point Permit Application (148kb PDF File)

Shrine of Ages Permit Application (143kb PDF File)

Special Event Permit Application (143kb PDF File)

Wedding Information Brochure  (104kb PDF File) Updated 07/2009
Wedding Permit Application (143kb PDF File)

For more information contact us by email

 

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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JOHN HANCE, GRAND CANYON PIONEER  

Did You Know?
John Hance, early Grand Canyon guide and storyteller, said of the Canyon, "It was hard work, took a long time, but I dug it myself, with a pick and a shovel. If you want to know what I done with the dirt, just look south through a clearin' in the trees at what they call the San Francisco Peaks."

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Last Updated: November 13, 2009 at 17:49 EST