Managed by the BLM's Kanab Field Office, the Confluence Site sits at the junction of Buckskin Gulch and the Paria River, reachable only on foot with a required overnight permit. No facilities exist here. Hikers must pack out all waste, including human waste, and carry sufficient water since the Paria River may or may not be flowing depending on conditions. There is no cell signal in the slot canyon, and personal locator beacons have difficulty transmitting from within it. Paria Canyon Wilderness - The Hole Backcountry Campsite lies further along the same corridor for those continuing downstream. This site makes sense for experienced backpackers who are self-sufficient, permit-ready, and prepared for a long approach from any of the three available trailheads.
Description
You must have a permit to visit Paria Canyon. All permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Permit Details here: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/permits-and-passes/lotteries-and-permit-systems/arizona/paria-canyon
Overnight Use Permits
You must reserve a permit in advance for overnight use. There is a limit on overnight use in the canyon to 20 people per day. Overnight users must display the permit on the outside of their backpack, and on the dashboard of their vehicle. Regulations
Campfires are prohibited. Dogs are allowed, but they must be included on the permit. They must be kept under control at all times and be leashed within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Dog waste and dog waste bags must be packed out. You must use human waste bags throughout Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon. You must pack out all trash, including toilet paper and human waste bags. Group size cannot exceed 10 people in the same permit area on the same day. Use existing campsites at least 200 feet from a water source.
Fee Info
$5 per person and/or dog, per night.
Reservation Info
Permit Information
Permits are non-refundable. No Rainchecks. A valid government issued I.D. is required upon permit pick-up. Your trip must begin only on the reserved entry date; overnight trips that begin on a day other than the permit entry date are considered invalid, even if you begin on a day that would have been covered by the permit dates. Permits MUST be picked up in-person no sooner than 10 days before your trip begins. You can pick up your permit year-round at either the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in St. George, UT or seasonally at the Paria Contact Station or the BLM Kanab Field Office. Check pickup location hours under the "Getting Here" tab so you can plan accordingly. Upon permit pick-up, you will receive human waste bags (required within the entire canyon), a permit, a brochure, and a condition update.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsParia Canyon Backcountry is located in Arizona near Big Water
Public CampgroundCoordinates
37.00137180357069 N
111.86565202146492 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Pets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 3 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 22 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 4 hrs 35 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 4 hrs 45 min from Las Vegas, NV
