Peekaboo Canyon

Utah · BLM · Southwest Region

Peekaboo is one of the colorful slot canyons in Utah, walls swirling with bands of cream, pink, peach, and lavender where the Navajo sandstone has been wind-carved into flowing curves. No commercial tours. You are genuinely alone in something that looks like the inside of a seashell at scale. Often combined with Spooky Canyon for a full day of unusual geology.

Best season
April–June, September–October
Permit required
No
Difficulty
Moderate
Max group size
8 people

Permit Information

BLM land within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. No day use fee and no formal permit needed for small elopements (couple + photographer). Photographer should contact BLM Kanab Field Office (435-826-5499) to confirm date. Larger groups or commercial operations need a BLM Special Recreation Permit. 4WD high-clearance vehicle required for access (deep sand road). The canyon involves short chimney moves not suitable for all mobility levels.

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