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Bureau of Land Management · AZ

Buckskin Gulch & Wire Pass Day-Use Pass

BLM day-use pass for one of the longest continuous slot canyons in the world, accessed from the Wire Pass or Buckskin Gulch trailheads. Day-use only, sunrise to sunset.

Permit requireddayUseStrenuous
Access requirement

How to get a permit

Buckskin Gulch & Wire Pass day-use passTimed release

Day-use passes are unlimited and can be purchased in advance on Recreation.gov or at the trailhead. Buy before leaving cell service; verify current process on official sources. Trip window: Year-round day-use.

Apply on official siteNot verified · Jun 22, 2026Available this season
Permit rules
QuotaDay-use pass required for entry; sunrise to sunset, no overnight use. Day-use passes are unlimited (no quota cap reported).
GroupGroup size limited to 10 people sharing any affiliation (friends, family, club, tour).
Fees$6.00 per person and $6.00 per dog. No permit exemptions, passes, or discounts apply (America the Beautiful pass not accepted).
TransferNon-transferable, non-refundable, and not replaceable if lost or stolen.
SafetyFlash-flood risk in the slot canyon; check forecasts. House Rock Valley Road can become impassable when wet and in winter. No cell service at the trailheads.
Where to stay

Campgrounds nearby

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

Stateline Campground

4.9 miles away · UT

Availability not checked

First-come

Availability: Unavailable

White House Campground

6.1 miles away · UT · 12 sites

No openings found

Reservable + first-come · Individual campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; they cannot be reserved. And are are $12 per site, per night.

Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28Aug 29Aug 30Aug 31
Availability: Recreation.gov

Lees Ferry Campground

26.0 miles away · AZ

Availability not checked

Not reservable online

Availability: Unavailable

Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry

26.7 miles away · AZ

Availability not checked

First-come

Availability: Unavailable