Nationally known for its beauty, the Paria Canyon has towering walls streaked with desert varnish, huge red rock amphitheaters, sandstone arches, wooded terraces, and hanging gardens. The 3,000-foot escarpment known as the Vermilion Cliffs dominates the remainder of the wilderness with its thick Navajo sandstone face,
Likely — the pass usually covers this.
Charges a day-use (standard amenity) fee the pass usually covers — confirm on site.
- Fee type Standard amenity (day-use) fee — A day-use amenity fee for the developed area.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Likely
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 435-644-1200 · blm_az_asdoweb@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Probably — Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness charges a fee the pass usually covers, but we haven’t confirmed it directly. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Cobra Arch Trail, Nautilus Trail, White House / Paria River Trail. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Dereck Bradley / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Wire Pass
ConfirmedThe official site information states the federal recreation (America the Beautiful) pass is accepted here.
NPS National Park Service Old Spanish National Historic Trail
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
