Grand Canyon Rim to Rim permits and fees (2026)
Statutory amounts in the issuer's currency. This desk does not sell a permit and does not rank a package.
Fee changed 2026-10-12: $10 application and $8/night (permit 272283) to $10 basic charge; $15/night below the rim; $4/night above the rim (permit 4675337). source
| Fee | Amount | Issuer | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backcountry permit basic charge | $10 USD (non-refundable) Grand Canyon Rim to Rim permit: $10 USD (non-refundable) (National Park Service (NPS) — Grand Canyon National Park, verified 2026-10-12) — https://www.thehikingworld.com/trails/grand-canyon-rim-to-rim/permits-2026 | National Park Service (NPS) — Grand Canyon National Park | verified-official | 2026-10-12 source |
| Nightly use, below the rim | $15 USD per person or stock animal Grand Canyon Rim to Rim permit: $15 USD per person or stock animal (National Park Service (NPS) — Grand Canyon National Park, verified 2026-10-12) — https://www.thehikingworld.com/trails/grand-canyon-rim-to-rim/permits-2026 | National Park Service (NPS) — Grand Canyon National Park | verified-official | 2026-10-12 source |
| Nightly use, above the rim | $4 USD per person or stock animal Grand Canyon Rim to Rim permit: $4 USD per person or stock animal (National Park Service (NPS) — Grand Canyon National Park, verified 2026-10-12) — https://www.thehikingworld.com/trails/grand-canyon-rim-to-rim/permits-2026 | National Park Service (NPS) — Grand Canyon National Park | verified-official | 2026-10-12 source |
Quota or window on the record: Day R2R requires NO permit; overnight requires a backcountry permit via Recreation.gov (corridor campgrounds, quota-gated).
Season string on the record: unverified
Page date 2026-10-12.