Are there visitor use limits in Paria Canyon and Buckskin Gulch?
Yes, but only for overnight use. No more than 20 persons total are allowed into the canyons per day. This is the total from all trailheads. There are no visitor limits on day use, but day-use permits are required. Permits for Coyote Buttes North and South are also available. Individual group size is limited to 10. If the group is larger than 10 people, the group will need to split into two groups of no more than 10 people and each group is required to enter the area on a separate day and is not permitted to travel with, enter or exit with, or camp with the other group. Why does the BLM limit visitor use in these areas? High visitor use, combined with the narrow nature of the canyons and small camping terraces, impacts the wilderness character of the canyon. Human waste and overcrowding can degrade an otherwise memorable backcountry trip. The visitor use limits are intended to meet resource management goals while preserving a pristine wilderness experience for visitors to this special p
