The Narrows Permits

 

Hiking The Narrows from the top down, either in one day or two days, requires a Wilderness Permit.

Advance Reservations: up to 2 months in advance

Over half of all available Narrows permits are available using a calendar reservation system. Reservations are available online during a two-month time frame. On the fifth day of every month at 10:00 am MT, reservations for the next month become available. If they are still available, they can be made until 5:00 pm MT on the day before your trip.

• Make a reservation for The Narrows day hike from top to bottom.

• Make a reservation for The Narrows overnight hike from top to bottom.

 

Pictures and Descriptions of Campsites in The Narrows.

 

There is a $5.00 non-refundable fee for an online calendar reservation, and there is an additional charge for a permit that is determined by the size of your group.

Last Minute Drawing: 7 to 2 days in advance

If there are no advanced reservations for the one day available, the Last Minute Drawing will become an option 7 to 2 days before your trip date. If spaces remain after the Last Minute Drawing, walk-in permits become available the day before your trip date.

Apply for the Last Minute Drawing for the day hike from top to bottom.

Walk-in Permits:

Some backpacking sites may be available as walk-in permits. Please inquire at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center the day before your trip.

Hours of Operation

Permit Costs:

$15.00 - 1-2 people
$20.00 - 3-7 people
$25.00 - 8-12 people

 

Zion Express Membership

• Zion Express Membership allows visitors who regularly visit the park, and are familiar with the park resources to obtain a login account to create online reservations and convert them into Wilderness Permits from home.

• To become a member, applicants must watch three orientation films at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Wilderness Desk. (Membership cannot be obtained in the Kolob Canyons.)

• After watching the films, applicants will sign a Zion Express Program Agreement form and obtain a username and password for their member account.

• Before creating a reservation, members must login to their Zion Express account. Online reservations that are created before obtaining a Zion Express Membership, or without first logging in, CANNOT be converted into a Wilderness Permit from home.

• There is no cost for enrollment. Membership is valid for the remainder of the current year and for the next two calendar years.

• Memberships may be cancelled if any regulations are violated.