Trip Logistics
Regulations & Permits
Grand Canyon River Permits Portal (Official NPS lottery system)
https://grcariverpermits.nps.gov/
Grand Canyon Noncommercial River Trip Overview
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/noncommercial-river-trip.htm
Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek River Trip Planning Page
Details launch procedures, permit rules, and trip logistics.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/overview-lees-ferry-diamond-ck.htm
Colorado River Trip Regulations (Required Equipment)
Official rules for boats, PFDs, groovers, firepans, and safety equipment.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Colorado-River-Trips.pdf
Grand Canyon River Permit FAQ
https://grcariverpermits.nps.gov/faq.cfm
Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fees
Required park entrance fees for river trip participants.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Hualapai Tribe Diamond Creek Access Permit
https://hualapai-nsn.gov/diamond-creek-road/
Grand Canyon Boater Orientation Video Requirement
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/river-trip-video.htm
Grand Canyon River Trip Launch Procedures (Lees Ferry)
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/lees-ferry.htm
Shuttles & Outfitters
Grand Canyon National Park – Noncommercial River Trip Support Services
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/river_support.htm
Canyon REO
Ceiba Adventures — Grand Canyon raft rental and expedition equipment packages for noncommercial permit holders. https://www.ceibaadventures.com/
Moenkopi Riverworks — raft rental, gear packages, and door-to-door logistics support for Grand Canyon private trips. https://www.moenkopiriverworks.com/
Lees Ferry Lodge https://leesferrylodge.com/
Cliff Dwellers Lodge https://cliffdwellerslodge.com/
River Runner’s Shuttle Service
https://www.rrshuttleservice.com/
Marble Canyon Lodge
https://marblecanyonlodge.com/
Vermilion Cliffs Lodge
https://vermilioncliffs.com/
Planning & Maps
Grand Canyon River Campsite Map (NPS PDF)
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Colorado-River-Campsite-Map.pdf
Grand Canyon River Trip Planning Guide – NPShttps://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/overview-lees-ferry-diamond-ck.htm
Grand Canyon River Mile Interactive Map
https://richoward.com/Grand.Canyon/index.html
Grand Canyon Rafting Itinerary Planning Guide
https://wiki.rrfw.org/RaftingGrandCanyon/Itineraries
USGS Map of the Colorado River Through Grand Canyon
https://www.usgs.gov/data/colorado-river-mile-system-grand-canyon-arizona
Map showing the entire river corridor through the canyon.
https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/map-colorado-river-grand-canyon
Grand Canyon River Trip Itinerary Examples
https://wiki.rrfw.org/RaftingGrandCanyon/Itineraries