Arches Canyoneering Permit
Arches National Park · Utah
Day permit for the eight established canyoneering routes in Arches outside the Fiery Furnace, including Elephant Butte, Tierdrop and U-Turn.
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When it opens
- 1 day
- First come, first served from one day before your entry date, at 8 am MountainYou book on Recreation.gov.
Source: recreation.gov
70% of the openings our scanner caught on Arches Canyoneering were gone within 10 minutes.
Arches Canyoneering reservation dates
- max group size
- 10people
How to get an Arches Canyoneering permit
As of September 2026, Arches Canyoneering in Arches National Park, Utah requires a permit issued via reservation. Arches Canyoneering rates 6/10 on PermitSnag's demand index. Cancelled Arches Canyoneering permits are re-released on the booking system, and PermitSnag alerts you the moment one opens.
- Type
- Canyoneering
- Location
- Southeast Utah, UT
Step 1: Create a Recreation.gov account
Sign up at Recreation.gov if you don't have an account. Have your payment info ready.
Step 2: Know the release schedule
Permits release on a rolling basis. Check the release time for your dates.
Step 3: Be ready when permits drop
Log in a few minutes early. Have your dates, group size, and payment ready to go.
Step 4: Monitor for cancellations
If your dates are sold out, people cancel all the time. Set up PermitSnag alerts to catch openings instantly.
Arches Canyoneering pro tips
- Book the combination entry points if you plan to link routes. Tierdrop/Not Tierdrop and U-Turn is one reservation, not three.
- Reservations are non-refundable and cannot be changed once complete, so pin the date before you buy.
- New fixed gear needs a separate special use permit, and deadman anchors are prohibited.
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How much an Arches Canyoneering permit costs
Arches Canyoneering permit fee: $6 reservation fee, no recreation fee.
When to hike Arches Canyoneering
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Arches Canyoneering rules, gear and safety
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Arches Canyoneering FAQ
When do Arches canyoneering permits go on sale?
One day ahead. Recreation.gov lists the release for permit 4251908 as 8:00 a.m. MT one day in advance, so this is a next-day permit rather than something you lock in months out. Watch the day before your descent.
Does this permit cover the Fiery Furnace?
No, and the park says so directly on the booking page. Canyoneering or hiking in the Fiery Furnace needs its own Fiery Furnace permit for every person in the party, released at 8:00 a.m. MT seven days in advance.
How large a group can one Arches canyoneering permit cover?
Ten people on most routes, six in Lost and Found and MMI. A single group may hold up to three permits per day.
Which routes does the Arches canyoneering permit list?
Recreation.gov sells entry points for Lost and Found, MMI, Bighorn, Dragonfly, Bighorn and Dragonfly, Elephant Butte, Tierdrop, Not Tierdrop, U-Turn, the Tierdrop/Not Tierdrop and U-Turn combination, and Other Route for anything not on the list.
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Where to stay near Arches Canyoneering
- Devils Garden CampgroundArches National Park
- Utahraptor State Park campgroundUtah
- Courthouse Rock CampgroundMoab Field Office (BLM)
- All Utah campgrounds
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