Fall seasonal lotteryLottery
Fixed application window. Trip window: 2026-10-01 → 2026-12-31.
0 daysApply by · Aug 25, 2026
Opens: Aug 1, 2026Apply by: Aug 25, 2026Results: Aug 27, 2026Confirm by: Sep 10, 2026
National Park Service · UT
The Subway
Left Fork of North Creek permits cover the bottom-up Subway hike and top-down canyoneering route through seasonal and daily lottery systems.
Permit requireddayUseStrenuous routefinding9 mi1,300 ft gain
Access requirement
2 ways to get a permit
Daily lotteryTimed release
Results are typically posted by 4:00pm MT. Trip window: 2026-01-01 → 2026-12-31.
Permit rules
QuotaA Wilderness permit is required year-round for all Left Fork of North Creek trips.
GroupMaximum group size is 12 for Left Fork of North Creek.
Fees$6 lottery or reservation fee plus a per-person recreation fee may apply.
TransferReservation holder must claim and pick up the Wilderness permit in person.
SafetyFlash floods, cold water, routefinding, and technical top-down travel require conservative planning.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Lava Point Campground
Reservable · Reservations must be made in advance through Recreation.gov or their reservation line at 1-877-444-6777. Cell coverage is limited and there will be no opportunity to secure a reservation or make payment on site. Each site is $25 per night.
Aug 254Aug 266Aug 273Aug 281Aug 293Aug 304Aug 313
Availability: Recreation.gov
SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Reservable
Aug 2598Aug 26104Aug 27107Aug 2894Aug 2980Aug 3096Aug 3194
Availability: Recreation.gov
WATCHMAN CAMPGROUND
Reservable · Zion Group Site fees are $50, $90 or $130 per night based on the campsite capacity. Check the minimum and maximum capacity for each group site. Each group sites minimum required occupants vary.
Aug 2511Aug 2621Aug 2729Aug 282Aug 292Aug 309Aug 3115
Availability: Recreation.gov
Red Cliffs Campground
Reservable + first-come · Fees: All campsites are $15 per night plus a reservation service fee. A non-refundable service fee is charged for all reservations. This service fee is $9.00 for reservations made through call center (877-444-6777) and $8.00 for reservations made through recreation.gov. Passes: America the Beautiful: Senior, Access, and Golden Age Passes receive 50% off the nightly camping fee (for passholder's site only). Must have pass onsite to receive this discount.
Aug 259Aug 2610Aug 279Aug 285Aug 296Aug 307Aug 319
Availability: Recreation.gov