Get Diamond Creek To Lake Mead Permit Application

At least one member of each trip must have the experience and skills required by the National Park Service. Noncommercial trips must be self-guided and may not hire guides.

A river permit is required for noncommercial river travel on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. It is the responsibility of the permittee and each trip participant to know and obey all the regulations listed in this document and abide by all other applicable Federal, state, local, and tribal laws.

Overview. Noncommercial river trips which launch from Diamond Creek (river mile 225) take 2 to 5 days. This unique section of the Colorado River is located at the west end of Grand Canyon National Park and is often referred to as the Lower Gorge.

Overall it ranges between 10 to 18 miles across and when measured by river course, the entire canyon is 277 miles long. All in all, it covers about 1,900 square miles.”

Width and depth of the canyon vary from place to place. At the South Rim, near Grand Canyon Village, it's a vertical mile (about 5,000 feet / 1524 m) from rim to river (7 miles / 11.3 km by trail, if you're walking). At its deepest, it is 6000 vertical feet / 1829 m from rim to river.

Colorado River - Westwater Canyon Call (435) 259-7012 M-F 8AM -Noon up to 2 months prior to desired launch date. Launches are issued on a first-come, first-served basis over the phone. No application fee*. Permit fees are $10 per person and non-refundable.

Near the South Rim entrance of Grand Canyon National Park, the widest point of the entire Grand Canyon is found. Here, at its widest point, the visits extend about 18 miles across from the South Rim to the North Rim.

Overview. Noncommercial river trips which launch from Diamond Creek (river mile 225) take 2 to 5 days. This unique section of the Colorado River is located at the west end of Grand Canyon National Park and is often referred to as the Lower Gorge.