Two-month rolling releaseTimed release
Reservations open two months prior to the desired launch date at 8 a.m. Mountain Time. Trip window: Year-round.
Bureau of Land Management · UT
Westwater Canyon — Colorado River Permit
Rolling-release private river permit for the most popular whitewater run on the upper Colorado, with launches available two months ahead at 8 a.m. Mountain Time.
Permit requiredovernightClass III-IV whitewater17 mi
Access requirement
How to get a permit
Permit rules
QuotaPermits are required year-round for all private and commercial use. April 1 - September 30 private use is limited to 5 permits or 75 people per day (whichever occurs first); October 1 - March 31 use is limited to 7 permits or 150 people per day. Day trip or overnight (one night maximum) within the canyon.
GroupMaximum 25 people per permit. One person may hold up to three permits at one time.
Fees$10 per person per trip permit fee plus a $6.00 non-refundable reservation fee. Permit fees are non-refundable.
TransferPermits are non-transferable by date. An alternate trip leader must be designated at reservation and cannot be added or changed after the reservation is made.
SafetyClass III-IV whitewater including Skull and Funnel Falls. Pets are prohibited. Campsites are assigned by the ranger prior to launch.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)
Reservable + first-come · $20 per site per night plus a reservation fee. Payments onsite by cash, check, or through Recreation.gov mobile app. Campsites 8-11 available by reservation only, no cash or check payments.
Aug 253Aug 264Aug 274Aug 284Aug 294Aug 304Aug 314
Availability: Recreation.gov
Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)
Reservable · Group Site (max 30 people): $50 per night per site
Aug 251Aug 261Aug 27—Aug 281Aug 291Aug 301Aug 311
Availability: Recreation.gov
Knowles Overlook Campground
Not reservable online · $20 per night or see fees on Recreation.gov page
Availability: Unavailable
Jouflas Campground
Not reservable online · no use fee
Availability: Unavailable