Vermilion Cliffs Highway embarks from the spectacular Virgin River Gorge, south of St. George, Utah, to the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation in the east. The Vermilion Cliffs Highway traverses some of the most vast and picturesque landscapes in the West. You can follow 277 miles of paved highways, passing through small
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Check
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 435-688-3200 · blm_az_asdoweb@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Vermilion Cliffs Highway — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Vermilion Cliffs Highway. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include NF-284C, Valley Truck Road, NF-D962. 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.
Depends Do you need a reservation?
A timed-entry or reservation system may apply at Vermilion Cliffs Highway. Check the official site before you arrive.
Nearby sites
Lobineau / CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
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.
