Paria Canyon Overnight Permit

Permit · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Arizona Strip Field Office (Bureau of Land Management AZ) · Open Access

6,458 ft
Elevation
Paria Canyon Confluence with the Buckskin Gulch. High desert canyon walls surrounding a sand hill covered in green vegetation.
Photo: Bob Wick, BLM · Recreation.gov
Paria Canyon's outstanding scenery, desert wildlife, colorful history, and opportunities for primitive recreation will remain free from the influence of man and are protected in this condition for future generations..

Getting there

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36.97669, -112.10175 · 36°58'36.1"N 112°6'6.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 96°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F465261697991969486725746
Low °F222733394858656353412921
Precip in1.01.00.80.60.60.30.71.21.21.30.70.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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More photos

Stratified sandstone in the Buckskin Gulch. Swirling geology with orange, red, brown, and black rock in beautiful lighting.
Photo: Bob Wick, BLM · Recreation.gov
Vehicle stuck in the mud on House Rock Valley Road.
Photo: Travis Legler, BLM · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Paria Canyon Overnight Permit

Can you reserve a site at Paria Canyon Overnight Permit?
Yes, Paria Canyon Overnight Permit is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Camping near Paria Canyon Overnight Permit

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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