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.
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
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
First-come
Availability: Unavailable
White House Campground
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 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov
Lees Ferry Campground
Not reservable online
Availability: Unavailable
Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry
First-come
Availability: Unavailable