Fossil Creek Permit Rules Change for 2026

Send us a text and chime in! Coconino National Forest visitors hoping to acquire a Fossil Creek permit are now facing better odds. This local recreation site is now open to permit-holders seven days a week for the rest of the 2026 permit season. Permit season runs through October 1, and permits are available via recreation.gov. Additionally, the permit allocation process has changed. Fewer permits will be sold one month in advance, and more permits will be available two days in advance, creat...