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Bureau of Land Management · AZ

Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Permits

Perennial desert stream canyon capped at 50 permitted visitors per day, released on a rolling 91-day window through Recreation.gov.

Permit requiredovernightStrenuous
Access requirement

How to get a permit

Rolling 91-day reservation releaseTimed release

Permits release 91 days ahead of the desired entry date at 10:00 a.m. EST/EDT. Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the local release is 7 a.m. MST (8 a.m. MT during EDT). Trip window: Year-round.

Apply on official siteVerified · Jun 22, 2026Available this season
Permit rules
QuotaQuota limits visitors to 50 per day: 30 from the west trailhead and 20 from the east trailhead.
GroupMaximum party size is one group of up to 10 unique individuals, no exceptions.
FeesRecreation fee of $5 per person per day plus a non-refundable $6.00 reservation fee.
TransferReservations cannot be combined and rotating groups are prohibited.
SafetyPerennial stream requires repeated wading; flash floods are a hazard during monsoon season.
Where to stay

Campgrounds nearby

Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.

Fourmile Canyon Campground

15.7 miles away · AZ

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First-come · The fee for overnight use, with two vehicles per night, is currently $5. Per additional vehicle is $2. The Interagency Senior and Access “America the Beautiful” passes provide a 50% discount on expanded amenity campsite fees.

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PEPPERSAUCE

22.3 miles away · AZ · 1 sites

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Reservable + first-come

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PALISADES RANGER RESIDENCE CABIN

30.9 miles away · AZ · 1 sites

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Reservable

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Sollers Cabin (AZ)

30.9 miles away · AZ · 1 sites

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Reservable

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