THE MOST COLORFUL PLACE IN NORTH AMERICA!
Though the much sought after North Coyote Buttes overshadows its sister, the South Coyote Buttes in popularity, it actually does not eclipse it in natural beauty and photo opportunity.
In reality the South Coyote Buttes is the very biggest and most colorful place in the entire area, surpassing the North Coyote Buttes in both size and color.
We’ll show you both areas of the South Coyote Buttes, concentrating on the largest and most colorful, the Cottonwood Cove area, with a stop at the extraordinary Paw Hole.
If you’ve already seen Cottonwood Cove, we can spend a day at Paw Hole only, showing you all the best photo opportunities there.
If you’ve already visited Cottonwood Cove, we can also do a Cottonwood Cove Further Tour, showing you more of the less visited but still extremely beautiful spots.
We’ll take you through as much as we can show you in a day, showing you more than other tour companies have the time to do. We’ve done this tour longer than anyone else, we know the area very well and will get you to all the best photo locations at the right time of day. This a great spot for a sunset, especially when really hot, leaving from the Outpost at mid-day. Day tours leave early in the morning. Our guides will offer expertise on the entire area, helping you get the best shots and the best day possible.
$200 + TAX per person ($220 TOTAL)
COTTONWOOD COVE
Large enough that it requires two days to see most of it. Even if you have done a full-day here with us, our Cottonwood Cove Further Tour will show you completely new areas, though we do endeavor to show you the best the first time. Cottonwood Cove is one of the most fantastic and colorful spots on the planet earth without a doubt. Up to five or six miles of hiking to see the best.
$200 + TAX per person ($220 TOTAL)
PAW HOLE
Not to be underrated, Paw Hole contains color combinations and formations that are different from Cottonwood Cove. You can spend a full-day here or a half-day combined with Cottonwood Cove. Up to 5 miles of hiking to see the best.
$200 + TAX per person ($220 TOTAL)
COTTONWOOD COVE FURTHER TOUR
We can show you lots of great and lesser known areas in Cottonwood Cove. If you think you’ve seen Cottonwood Cove, you’ll be surprised. A little more hiking required, six or seven miles to see the best.
IMPORTANT: Both the South Coyote Buttes areas require the same permit from the B.L.M. In most cases you must secure your own permit. We can sometimes get S.C.B. permits the day before but there is no guarantee. SEE THE PERMIT INFORMATION BELOW.
$200 + TAX per person ($220 TOTAL)
To book a guided photography, scenic, adventure, or hiking tour, photography workshop, overnight camp out, or make a reservation, please call or email us directly so that we can discuss your personal itinerary, in order to customize to your emphasis, interests and ability.
Call us at (928) 691-1047
or email outpost@paria.com
IMPORTANT
RESERVATIONS MUST CHECK IN WITH US
24-HOURS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE TOUR.
MEMORY MAKING MOMENTS
TOUR DETAILS
- You can go to the BLM Visitor Center on highway 89 in Kanab, Utah to try for the ten available permits for the next day at ten a.m.
- Driving Times: An hour drive to the South Coyote Buttes from the Outpost.
- A thirty minute hike to the beginning of the South Coyote Buttes, But can hike five to nine miles, slowly photographing our way through it.
- All daytime and sunset tours are at least 8-9 hours.
- We supply lunch, water and cold drinks.
- You must carry water and lunch.
- Campouts and photo workshops are 24 hours.
- Available all year dependent upon weather and especially road conditions.
- PERMIT IS REQUIRED
- Price (same for all tours)
- Departure Times: Though somewhat flexible, departure times vary with the weather and the length of the day through the year. In spring we generally depart at 8 a.m., but when it gets really hot we recommend leaving by at least 7 a.m. or even earlier.
- Meeting Point: All our tours depart from the Paria Outpost, which is located directly on Highway 89 at mile 21 in Utah.
GPS COORDINATES: 37.1075° N, 111.9109° W - We are a thirty minute drive from Page, Arizona and a ten minute drive from Big Water, Utah. We are forty-five minutes from Kanab, Utah, and aa little over two hours from Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. We are located right on the highway and have a big sign out front.
- What to bring: You bring a backpack to carry lunch and water, sunscreen, and your camera.
FAQs
Where do the tours start?
All tours start at the Paria Outpost on Highway 89 and Paria River, thirty minutes from Page, Arizona and forty five minutes from Kanab, Utah.
What should I bring?
Enclosed hiking shoes, sunscreen, hat, backpack. Hiking poles if you use them. Lunch, water, and cold drinks are included.
Do I need a permit?
Only in the Coyote Buttes, nowhere else is a permitted area.
How many in group size?
Group size maximum is 5 clients per guide , with 10 clients and 2 guides max. We reserve the right to fill groups. If guests want “private tour” (a car and guide to themselves) they must pay for 4 seats 175×4=$700 in the car. We also have a 2 person minimum price, so if solo, cost is $350 minimum.
What time do we start?
Starting times are somewhat flexible according to the heat factor as well as your preference. We can discuss this when you write or call to check in twenty-four hours or so before the tour.
Are we located in Big Water?
Our mailing address is in Big Water but our business is located ten minutes or so farther down the highway toward Kanab, Utah, just across the Paria River,
How do I pay?
Though we don’t take money upfront for reservations, we do not accept credit cards. We always accept cash and personal checks are fine, if from America.
In an effort to be as user-friendly as possible we do not take money up front for reservations. We put your name on our calendar and count on you to show up. Weather can be unpredictable and other factors can change your itinerary and we do not want your money, if we cannot do your tour.
PERMITS
Bureau of Land Management – Coyote Buttes Permits
Link to apply for permits
Both the North and South Coyote Buttes are limited to twenty visitors per day.
10 permits are available to try for to enter each area per day online, 4 months ahead of time for the North Coyote Buttes Wave area, and three months ahead of time for the South Coyote Buttes.
10 permits for each area are also available to try for at the BLM Visitor Center on Highway 89 in Kanab, Utah.
The Wave lottery is at 9 a.m. and the South Coyote Buttes lottery opens at 10 a.m.
Permits issued are for the next or coming day. If you are lucky enough to obtain a North Coyote Buttes Wave permit, we can take you on a great, comprehensive tour of the North Coyote Buttes, or we can give you a shuttle to the trailhead if you feel confident to do it yourself.
TESTIMONIALS
COYOTE BUTTES SOUTH WITH STEVE
Steve gave us a perfect experience at Coyote Buttes South on 3/3/20. From the expert driving in deep sand to interesting stories on the way and excellent hike to and among the beautiful rock formations, he was excellent. We don’t like guided experiences as a rule, but this was personalized and spot on for making it our trip out there. I loved that we didn’t have to worry about a thing and yet we got to see this area thoroughly. It was a full day – well worth the fee. Thank you Steve, we’ll be back to go to all those other places too!
MaryMackMary
LOOKING FOR MORE ADVENTURE?
HAVE ANOTHER DAY TO SPEND WITH US?
SOAP CREEK
Let us take you through the heart of the VERMILION CLIFFS out to the colorful, extremely photogenic formations of the remote, largely unvisited Soap Creek. A really great tour.
VERMILION CLIFFS
We can show you more of the remote part of the VERMILION CLIFFS, such as a hike through Pinnacle Valley, out to Middle Reservoir, the “Cowboy Hat” formation, Double Barrel Arch or see Petroglyph panels and ruins as well.
WHITE POCKET
Take another day to visit the increasingly famous WHITE POCKET, an other-worldly formation of brain rocks and colors. World Class and World-Famous photography. Easy hiking. images.
SIDESTEP CANYON
If you’re a good hiker hike the three miles or so to see largely unvisited SIDESTEP CANYON, a giant green-colored valley full of literally hundreds of balanced rocks, from 3 feet tall to 150 feet tall. Great for viewing a spectacular example of unique geology and excellent photographic opportunities.
YELLOW ROCK
Again, if you are a good hiker, make the short but somewhat steep climb up to YELLOW ROCK, for lovely, stunning colors and great views of the Cockscomb area.mages.
NORTH COYOTE BUTTES & SOUTH COYOTE BUTTES
The famous NORTH COYOTE BUTTES or SOUTH COYOTE BUTTES. IF you can be in Kanab, Utah at 9 a.m., try the North Coyote Buttes Wave Lottery at the Kanab BLM visitor Center on Highway 89, or be there at 10 a.m. to try for a permit to the South Coyote Buttes, which, though less known, is easily as good or perhaps even better than the famous “Wave” that everyone wants. It’s easier to get this permit as well. However, only ten permits are available for each area per day at the Visitor Center. Permits are issued for the next day.
GRAND STAIRCASE
If you don’t want to hike much we can take you on a mostly DRIVING TOUR OF THE GRAND STAIRCASE, the COTTONWOOD CANYON ROAD and the SMOKEY MOUNTAIN ROAD are unbelievably eye-catching and photogenic, with lots of short stops and short hikes.mages.
FREE CAMPING AND RV PARKING FOR OUR CLIENTS AT PARIA OUTPOST.
GREAT PORCH & RESTROOMS.