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Grand Canyon National Park

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Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

Permit required

Camping & bivouac · All year

In force on 30 October 2026

J F M A M J J A S O N D

(53) Backcountry Overnight Use Permits: All overnight use within the backcountry of Grand Canyon National Park requires a Backcountry Permit unless it is explicitly covered by a Colorado River Rafting Permit. Backcountry users must have the permit in their possession while in the Backcountry and follow all rules, regulations, and permit conditions including those listed on the Backcountry Permit.

Published by National Park Service, 16 Jun 2026 · Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, June 2026
Permit required

Caving · All year

In force on 30 October 2026

J F M A M J J A S O N D

(54) Cave Entry Permits: Because of their sensitive and sometimes dangerous nature, public presence, use and access in all caves, as defined above in the definitions section of this document, is prohibited without a valid permit authorized by the superintendent explicitly authorizing use of the cave. 36 CFR § 1.5 and 1.6

Published by National Park Service, 16 Jun 2026 · Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, June 2026

Regulated sites

16 sites · Regulations on 30 October 2026