Zion National Park

Zion National Park backcountry camping

Zion Backcountry Permits

Zion National Park offers designated backcountry camping across diverse wilderness zones, including the high plateaus of the West Rim, the deep canyons of La Verkin Creek, and the sandy floors of Hop Valley. These 40 sites require a wilderness permit for overnight stays. While some locations offer proximity to seasonal springs or year-round creeks, many are designated as dry camps requiring hikers to carry all water. Sites are strictly limited to small groups to preserve the park's fragile desert ecosystem.

Zion Backcountry Permits — Map

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Campsite 4

Designated site located along the West Rim Trail, offering views of the surrounding sandstone plateaus.

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Campsite 3 - Dry Camp

Remote site on the La Verkin Creek Trail with no nearby water source; hikers must carry all necessary supplies.

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Campsite 8 - Flat Rock Camp

Backcountry site situated along the La Verkin Creek Trail in the Kolob Canyons wilderness.

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Campsite 7 - Oak Point Camp

Shaded campsite located near La Verkin Creek in the Kolob Canyons section of the park.

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Campsite 2

Primitive site on the West Rim Trail, positioned between Potato Hollow and the main canyon rim.

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Campsite 5 - Neagle Camp

Designated backcountry site located along the La Verkin Creek Trail.

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Campsite 2 - Ringtail Camp

Isolated campsite on the La Verkin Creek Trail within the Kolob Canyons wilderness area.

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Campsite 4 - Juniper Camp

Backcountry site on the La Verkin Creek Trail, named for the surrounding juniper vegetation.

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Campsite 9 - Cross Creek West Camp

Campsite located at the western edge of the Cross Creek area along the La Verkin Creek Trail.

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Campsite 12 - Cottonwood Camp

Backcountry site situated under cottonwood trees along the La Verkin Creek Trail.

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Campsite 10 - Bird Camp

Designated site on the La Verkin Creek Trail in the northern Kolob Canyons region.

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Campsite 1 - West Temple Veiw Camp

Southwest Desert site offering views of the West Temple rock formation via the Chinle Trail.

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Campsite 3

High-elevation site along the West Rim Trail near the Potato Hollow area.

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Campsite 9

One of the final sites on the West Rim Trail before the descent into Zion Canyon.

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Campsite 5

West Rim Trail site located in a forested section of the upper plateau.

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Campsite 6

Backcountry site along the West Rim Trail, suitable for hikers traveling from Lava Point.

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Campsite 3 - Sandy Camp

Desert site located along the Chinle Trail in the park's lower southwest section.

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Campsite 4 - Spring Camp

Southwest Desert site accessible via the Chinle Trail, located near a seasonal water source.

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Campsite 6 - Kolob Creek

Riverside site located along the North Fork of the Virgin River in the upper Narrows section.

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Campsite 6

Designated site on the La Verkin Creek Trail in the Kolob Canyons wilderness.

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Campsite 11

Backcountry site located along the La Verkin Creek Trail.

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Campsite 7

Mid-trail site on the West Rim, offering access to the plateau's wilderness areas.

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Campsite 8 - Boulder Camp

Narrows site located on the banks of the North Fork Virgin River, characterized by large boulders.

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Campsite 4 - Flat Rock

Backcountry site in the Narrows canyon, situated on a flat rock bench above the river.

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Campsite 5 - Ringtail

Riverside site in the upper Narrows section of the North Fork Virgin River.

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Campsite 12 - High Camp

High-elevation site located on a bench above the Virgin River in the Narrows.

Campsite 11 - Spotted Owl

Narrows campsite named for the local avian population, located along the North Fork Virgin River.

Campsite 9 - Left Bench

Elevated site on the left bank of the North Fork Virgin River within the Narrows.

Campsite 10 - West Bend

Campsite located at a prominent bend in the river within the Zion Narrows.

Campsite 1 - Deep Creek

The first designated site for hikers traveling downstream through the Narrows, located near the Deep Creek confluence.

Campsite 2 - River Bend

Narrows site located at a curve in the North Fork Virgin River canyon.

Campsite 3 - Right Bench

Elevated site on the right bank of the river in the Zion Narrows canyon.

Campsite 7 - Box Elder

Narrows site named for the box elder trees found along this section of the river.

Campsite 8

Primitive site on the West Rim Trail, located in the high plateau wilderness.

Campsite 6 - Dipper Camp

Riverside site on the La Verkin Creek Trail, named for the American Dipper birds found in the creek.

Campsite 13 - Bear Camp

Remote site located at the northern end of the La Verkin Creek Trail.

Hop Valley Campsite A - Horse Camp

Designated site in Hop Valley, specifically equipped to accommodate pack animals.

Campsite 6 - Coalpits Wash Camp

Desert site located in the Coalpits Wash area, accessible via the Chinle or Hublow trails.

Campsite 2 - Slickrock Camp

Southwest Desert site located on an exposed slickrock bench near the Chinle Trail.

Hop Valley Campsite B - Boundary Camp

Backcountry site located near the park boundary in the sandy flats of Hop Valley.

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