Grand Canyon, AZ – Grand Canyon National Park is inviting the public to comment on a proposed increase in backcountry permit fees, set to take effect on May 1, 2025. Under the proposal, while the $10 per application fee will remain unchanged, the nightly fees for backcountry camping will increase. Below-rim fees will rise from $15 to $24 per person per night, and above-rim fees will increase from $4 to $6 per person per night.
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking feedback on this proposal to ensure that visitors’ perspectives are considered. Interested individuals can submit their comments online through October 12, 2024, by visiting the official comment site at: parkplanning.nps.gov/GRCA_Backcountry_Fee_Increase.
The last fee adjustment occurred in April 2024, and the proposed increase is designed to cover the operational costs of the Backcountry Information Center and fund projects that enhance the visitor experience in the park. These funds will support a range of activities related to backcountry camping and preservation efforts within the park.
For more details on permits and overnight hiking at Grand Canyon National Park, visit the park’s website or contact the Backcountry Information Center via email or phone at 1-928-638-7875. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding federal holidays.
For further information, please contact the Grand Canyon Office of Communications.
