River rafters now is time to plan the 2026 trip at Grand Canyon National Park now. The National Park Service is accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to navigate the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.
Permits Limited To 450
With a total of 450 permits available for 12- to 25-day river trips, it is wise to put in your request now. Those 18 and older may apply online through the weighted lottery website at https://grcariverpermits.nps.gov. Applications are accepted until noon Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Look for supplementary lotteries to be held throughout the year to reallocate canceled and unassigned launch dates. To book a professionally guided river trip, see the suggestions listed at: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/river-concessioners.htm.
Grand Canyon National Park
Visit the Grand Canyon National Park website for more info on the 2026 Main Lottery. Contact the River Permits Office at 1-800-959-9164 or 928-638-7884, or email us at e-mail us.
Photo Credits - NPS Photo/N. Herbert