General Regulations
Permits are required for all overnight trips in the backcountry. Permits are also required for day-use trips on White Rim, Elephant Hill, Lavender Canyon, and Salt Creek / Horse Canyon roads.
Permits are valid only for the dates, areas and number of people listed.
All vehicles, motorcycles and bikes must remain on designated roads. Roads may be deemed impassable and temporarily closed for multiple reasons. ATVs/OHVs are not allowed.
Wood campfires are not allowed. Cooking with a charcoal fire in a firepan is allowed at vehicle campsites. All charcoal residue must be packed out.
All garbage must be removed from the backcountry, including toilet paper.
Food must be stored securely to prevent animals from gaining access to it.
All camping activities must remain within campsite boundaries at designated sites. Camps in at-large zones must be one mile from a road and in low-impact areas like slickrock.
Camping within 300 feet of an archaeological site, historic site or water source is not allowed.
All natural objects and cultural artifacts are protected and must be left where they are found. Touching rock art and drawing graffiti is not allowed.
Pets, discharging firearms, hunting and feeding wildlife are prohibited.
Caching food, water or supplies is allowed with written notification of the district ranger. No damage to resources may occur and all items must be removed.
Swimming or bathing is only allowed in the Green and Colorado rivers.