Coyote Buttes North Advanced Lottery (The Wave)
Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Near Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona
Coyote Buttes North Advanced Lottery (The Wave) does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. Please take a look at the area details below for more information about visiting this location. Enjoy your visit!
Overview
Coyote Buttes North is just a small part of the 112,500-acre Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, but the permit area has some of the most visually striking geologic sandstone formations in the world, including The Wave. Coyote Buttes North Permit Area is within a backcountry, undeveloped wilderness area and does not contain any developed trails or facilities. Permit-holders are given a route description, which includes a route map, photo guide and GPS coordinates along the suggested route to the Wave. The hike to the Wave is a physically demanding 6.4 mile round-trip hike. Permit-holders should be in good physical condition and be comfortable navigating in undeveloped areas. The road that accesses the permit area is unpaved and minimally maintained. Most of the time, it is possible to reach the trailhead in a two-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicle. However, four-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicles may be required when the road is wet. During the rainy season and the winter, the road may become impassable for all vehicles, even those with four-wheel drive. Unconfirmed or canceled permits are not placed back into the pool or available for permit reservations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/y8UsjSWXWLUNo permit exemptions, passes, or discounts apply in Coyote Buttes North. This includes all passes in the America the Beautiful Interagency Pass Series (such as Annual, Senior, Access, and Volunteer passes).A permit is required to visit the Coyote Buttes North permit area, which features “The Wave.” The area permits day-use only (no overnight). Wishful applicants may enter the lottery at any time during a calendar month. Although entering that calendar month, you are applying for a permit for the calendar month four months ahead. Application fees for all applicants will be charged at time of application. Following the application process two email confirmations will be sent (check your spam). The first will be the application receipt of payment. The second will confirm permit application information. The lottery is run on the first of the next month at 9:00am and applicants are notified (immediately following the lottery) via email, whether they were selected or not. Permit winners must log back in to confirm the winning permit, complete any remaining information and submit payment by the 15th of the month or forfeit the permit. Each individual may submit only one application per lottery.Permit Information Permits are non-refundable. No rescheduling for any reason. This is not your permit. Permits will be mailed out 4 to 6 weeks following the lottery by Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Check that you have your correct address in Recreation.gov. Permits are valid only in the Coyote Buttes North permit area for the group size and date specified. All group members must stay together. They are not valid for other permit areas such as Coyote Buttes South or Paria Canyon Overnight. Violators of group size may be cited if limit is exceeded. Joining with those on a separate permit to exceed 6 is prohibited. Safety As the permit holder, you are responsible for adequately preparing yourself and your group for a self-reliant and accident-free trip. Your safety and the safety of your group is your responsibility. Safety Orientation Before your adventure, please attend the Coyote Buttes North orientation for information on hiking, road conditions, wilderness safety, and stewardship to protect yourself and this special place. This orientation is presented from 8:30 to 9:00 AM daily in person to those who are awarded through the local drawing. We encourage attendance with the other winners, the day before your hike, to allow time for planning and preparation. Please share this confirmation email at the safety brief to help us track permit holders. Please join us from 8:30 to 9:00 at: Kane County Office of Tourism Visitor Center 78 S 100 E Kanab, UT 84741 or Page-Lake Powell HUB 48 S Lake Powell Blvd Page, AZ 86040 Change Policy There will be no change or modification allowed to permit dates, applicant name, alternate permit holders and group size following the application process.Application Fee : A non-refundable $9.00 lottery fee is required for each lottery application. Recreation Fee : If selected in the lottery, a recreation fee of $7.00 per person or dog is required. Everyone, regardless of age, must be included in the permit. This includes infants that are not walking. Payment of recreation fees is only required if a permit is awarded through the lottery. Vermilion Cliffs National Monument 345 East Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790 Take Interstate 15 to exit 6 (Bluff / E. Riverside Drive). Exit to the east and continue on E. Riverside Drive. The BLM public lands information building will be on your left. Paria Contact Station (open seasonally Mar 15-Nov 15): From Kanab, UT, take Highway 89 east for 44 miles. From Page, AZ, take Highway 89 west for 30 miles. The contact station is located between mile markers 20 and 21. Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Informational Overview VideoThe quota for this permit is measured in persons and/or groups visiting the area per day. A daily maximum of 64 people are permitted to visit Coyote Buttes North. • 48 people and/or 12 groups (whichever comes first) are awarded through the online lottery system. • The other 16 people and/or 4 groups (whichever comes first) are awarded through the Daily Lottery , a separate process than this online lottery. • The maximum group size is 6 people. All group members must stay together for the entire hike. • Everyone, regardless of age, must be included in the permit. This includes infants that are not walking. • Dogs do not count against the quota, but must be included on the permit and also require a fee. This process occurs during the confirmation of a successful lottery application.Video on location, safety, and permit information for the Coyote Buttes permit area.If you missed the Advanced online lottery and are visiting the southern Utah/northern Arizona area, you can enter Coyote Buttes North Daily Lottery. Permit Information Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. No Rainchecks . Each individual may submit only one application per lottery. Cannot concurrently hold more than one permit for a permit area. Becoming an alternate permit holder prevents one from applying for their own permit. Permits are valid only in the Coyote Buttes North permit area for the group size and date specified. They are not valid for other permit areas such as Coyote Buttes South or Paria Canyon. Violators of group size may be cited if limit is exceeded. Joining with those on a separate permit to exceed 6 is prohibited. If non-commercial users obtain a permit and opt to retain an authorized outfitter and guide service, the guide will not count against the group size limit or the total visitor limit for the given day. Parties limited to one guide each. Authorized commercial operators may also reserve permits for trips they lead. They compete equally with non-commercial users. If a guide service obtains a permit, the guide will count against the group size. Safety is your responsibility! Permits are issued for every day of the year, but changing conditions mean that access is not always safe or possible. Before applying, consider what the weather and road conditions are likely to be. Permits cannot be rescheduled, even when conditions are poor. If you receive a permit for a day with unsafe conditions, you must choose whether or not to use the permit. Be prepared to modify or cancel plans. Your safety is your responsibility. Extreme heat and lack of shade between May and September, along with the absence of drinking water, have led to fatalities in this permit area. During the rainy season, heavy rainfall can cause extreme flash flooding. This can lead to impassable roads and dangerous hiking conditions. Winter visits may involve hiking on ice-covered sandstone and exposure to cold. There are no trails in the Coyote Buttes North permit area. Permit holders are offered an orientation and a route description, but the route itself is unmarked. Before applying, evaluate whether or not all group members have enough experience to navigate in this area. If you have concerns about navigation, consider hiring an authorized guide. The suggested route to the Wave is a strenuous 6.4 mile round-trip hike. Consider the physical abilities and fitness level of all group members before applying. The road that accesses the permit area is unpaved and minimally maintained. Most of the time, it is possible to reach the trailhead in a two-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicle. However, four-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicles may be required when the road is wet. During the rainy season and the winter months, the road may become impassable for all vehicles, even those with four-wheel-drive. Call 911 in case of a life-threatening emergency. Cell phones are unreliable in this area but may be able to reach 911 even when other numbers do not work. Rules and Regulations Use of motorized and mechanized vehicles and equipment, and the launching and landing of drones, is prohibited in Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. (eg. bicycles, skateboards, strollers) Visitors must register at trailheads when entering or leaving the area. All group members must stay together. Coyote Buttes North permit area is designated day use only. Overnight camping is prohibited. Dogs are allowed, but they must be included on the permit and kept under control at all times. Waste must be packed out. All natural and cultural objects are protected. Defacing surfaces and cutting or trampling vegetation is prohibited. Harassing or feeding wildlife is prohibited. Campfires and burning of trash are prohibited. All trash, including toilet paper, must be carried out. Recreational use of horses or pack stock is not permitted. A Special Recreation Permit is required in addition to the recreation permit, for all commercial uses such as outfitters or organized group guided trips where there is a fee charged. You may enter the lottery at any time during a calendar month for a permit during the fourth month ahead. You apply for up to three trip dates per application and will be authorized one if you are successful. Each individual may submit only one application per lottery. Applicants must apply using their legal name and may be required to show a government issued identification card that matches the lottery application. There is no age limit to apply, but there must be adult accompaniment for the hike. Multiple applications to the lottery by the same individual will be cancelled without refund. Individuals cannot concurrently hold more than one permit per permit area. The lottery runs on the first day of the next month at 9 am MDT and applicants are notified of their outcome via email. The permit will be mailed out 4 to 6 weeks following the lottery by Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Selling or transferring permits is prohibited, will invalidate the permit, and may result in citation.Cancellation Policy: All fees are non-refundable. If a permit is cancelled, it does not return to the pool. Change Policy: There will be no change or modification allowed to permit dates, applicant name, alternate permit holders, and group size after a permit has been awarded. Alternate Information : If the primary permit holder cannot make the trip, the permit can only be used by an alternate permit holder, who accepted the email invite and is listed on the permit. If a primary or alternate permit holder is not present, the permit is invalid. Alternate names must be submitted during the application process, not after the lottery has run. An email is sent to the potential alternate at the time of the lottery submission and must be accepted within 3 days; it cannot be accepted later. Alternates cannot be added to permits any other way. Potential alternates must have an account with rec.gov; that is the email to be submitted during the application. Alternates cannot apply for the lottery. I verify watching the Overview Video . Safety is your responsibility Before applying for a permit, please understand what to expect. Permits are issued for every day of the year, but changing conditions mean that access is not always safe or possible. Before applying, consider what the weather and road conditions are likely to be. Permits cannot be rescheduled, even when conditions are poor. If you receive a permit for a day with unsafe conditions, you must choose whether or not to use the permit. Be prepared to modify or cancel plans. Your safety is your responsibility. Extreme heat and lack of shade between May and September, along with the absence of drinking water, have led to fatalities in this permit area. During the rainy season, heavy rainfall can cause extreme flash flooding. This can lead to impassable roads and dangerous hiking conditions. Winter visits may involve hiking on ice-covered sandstone and exposure to cold. There are no trails in the Coyote Buttes North Permit Area. Permit holders are offered an orientation and a route description, but the route itself is unmarked. Before applying, evaluate whether or not all group members have enough experience to navigate in this area. If you have concerns about navigation, consider hiring an authorized guide. The suggested route to the Wave is a strenuous 6.4 mile round-trip hike. Consider the physical abilities and fitness level of all group members before applying. The road that accesses the permit area is unpaved and minimally maintained. Most of the time, it is possible to reach the trailhead in a two-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicle. However, four-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicles may be required when the road is wet. During the rainy season and the winter months, the road may become impassable for all vehicles, even those with four-wheel-drive. Call 911 in case of a life-threatening emergency. Cell phones are unreliable in this area but may be able to reach 911 even when other numbers do not work.
