Desolation Gray Canyons River Permit System
Want to run a river? Want to experience the beautiful scenery of canyons in central Utah? Desolation Gray Canyons of the Green River may just be what you want. The 84-mile trip from Sand Wash to Swaseys Rapid offers outstanding scenery, interesting geologic formations, evidence of prehistoric and historic human activity, and whitewater opportunities.
A permit is required year round for floating the Desolation Gray Canyons section of the Green River.
Dates to Know:
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Lottery applications are accepted from December 1 to January 31 for the upcoming year's lottery
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Dates before May 1 and after September 30 can be reserved starting December 1 for the upcoming float season
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Launches from May 1 to September 30 are included in the lottery
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Lottery notifications are emailed on February 15
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Successful lottery applicants can accept awarded launch dates, awarded through the lottery, by March 15
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Dates not accepted will be cancelled March 16
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All dates not awarded and all dates cancelled through the lottery will be available on www.recreation.gov starting March 16
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Other cancellations are random and may appear on www.recreation.gov at any time.