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About the Permit System

After April 1, 2022, everyone who hikes Angels Landing needs to have a permit. Learn why you need a permit and about Zion's Visitor Use Research and Planning.

In response to concerns about congestion and safety on the trail, on and after April 1, 2022, everyone who hikes the chained section of Angels Landing needs to have a permit. This pilot permit program reflects lessons learned when the park measured the number of hikers on the trail in 2019 and 2021. The park is also applying its learnings from the ticketed shuttle system in response to the pandemic in 2020.

Request Copies of the NPS Angels Landing Rack Card

The rack cards are the official printed materials from the National Park Service about the Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program for Zion National Park.

The rack cards can be downloaded virtually here. Or you can fill out the following form to request physical copies be sent to your location.

Permit Application How-To Video 

• How-To Video

Suggested Consumer Messaging

• Angels Landing is one of the most popular destinations in Zion National Park.
• The permit is only required for the chained section of Angels Landing.
• The permit system is intended to improve safety and the visitor experience at Angels Landing.
• Be sure to print or download a copy of the confirmation email you receive when the permit is awarded and bring it with you on your hike. Mobile phone service is unreliable at the permit checkpoint, so be sure to do this before you arrive. You may also be required to show proof of identification to the park ranger on the trail.
• You do not need a permit for many other popular activities in Zion Canyon. These include but are not limited to:
  • Hikers going to Scout Lookout do not need a permit.
  • Visitors using the park shuttle do not need a permit or reservation.
  • Exploring other areas and activities within Zion National Park.
• Visitors entering the park do not need a reservation but do need to pay the park entrance fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I apply for a permit?
You can apply for a permit before your trip during the seasonal lottery timeframes. You will get to pick seven ranked days and times or windows of days and times you want to hike.

Or you can apply for a permit the day before your planned hike. On and after March 31, 2022, this lottery opens every day at 12:01 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. Mountain Time (MT).
 
How can I make a reservation?
Reservations are available through any of the following:

• Online at Recreation.gov (free account required)
• Using the Recreation.gov mobile app (iOS/Android)
• Call the Reservation Line at 877-833-6777 between 8 AM - 10 PM.

There are no same-day sales at the park or through park offices.
 
When are the seasonal lottery permit application windows?
Reservations can be made 3 months in advance of your visit:

• You got a permit and have been charged $3 for each person you registered.
• If you cancel your permit at least two days before your hike, the National Park Service will refund the $3 per person fee.
• You can download your permit by logging in to your account on recreation.gov.

• Angels Landing Permit Frequently Asked Questions
• Angels Landing Permit Recreation.gov Commercial Account Information Form
• Angels Landing Permit CUA Tour Itinerary Submission Form

Can't Get a Reservation?

Visitors can still apply for a permit the day before their planned hike. On and after March 31, 2022, this lottery opens every day at 12:01 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. Mountain Time (MT). They can apply for the day-before lottery on recreation.gov.

Explore alternative areas and activities within Zion National Park as well as other recreation opportunities in the Greater Zion area. This includes state parks and other federal agencies such as the BLM. 

Beyond the Park

Zion National Park is part of a much larger group of communities that make up the 2,400 square miles often referred to as the Greater Zion region. Springdale, the town closest to the national park, is just one of many areas worth a visit if you’re headed to Southern Utah.

There’s so much to discover in Greater Zion—from four unique state parks, up and coming restaurants, to hidden artist communities, there is truly something for everyone.

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