Dragonfly Canyon

Dragonfly Canyon Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3B II (v3a2 II) Raps:‌2, max ↨115ft Metric Overall: 3-5h No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌ Vehicle:Passenger
Location:	38.6626, -109.5828
Condition Reports:	20 Sep 2024 "nice canyon. there were 2 pools right before the first rappel we had to swim through, somewhat chilly but I wouldnt call the water cold. maybe 5 feet
Weather:
Best season:	Fall, Summer, Spring winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	North America United States Utah Moab Arches National Park

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http://adamhaydock.blogspot.com/2013/10/dragonfly-canyon-arches-national-park.html,http://candition.com/canyons/dragonfly

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Permits

A permit is required for any and all canyoneering within the boundaries of Arches National Park. Permits have group-size limits that varies depending on canyon or route. Permits cost $6 for a group and currently there is no quota limit, but that might change at some point in the future. A separate permit is required for each canyoneering route.

Permits must be obtained online through the link below and are available online 8:00AM MT one day in advance up to 5:00PM MT the day of the trip. The permit must also be readily available, printed or on a mobile device, during the trip should a ranger ask to see it.

• Permit Link: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251908

Group-Size Limits

Canyoneering groups are limited to a maximum of 10 people for this canyon.

Larger groups sharing the same affiliation (school, church, club, scout group, family, friends, etc., or combination thereof) may divide into groups smaller groups provided they do not occupy the same canyon, drainage, general area, or the same route on the same day and also have the necessary permits.

• Canyoneering regulations are available here: https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/canyoneer.htm

Park Entrance Fee:

A NPS park entry fee or park pass is required. Additionally, a timed-entry reservation may be required to enter Arches National Park.

Timed Entry Reservations:

• Information about timed-entry reservations is available through the park's website: https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/timed-entry-reservation.htm
• Timed-entry reservations must be obtained online here: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10088426

Beta sites

• RoadTripRyan.com  : Dragonfly Canyon
• Super Amazing Map  : Dragonfly Canyon
• Climb-Utah.com  : Dragonfly Canyon - Arches National Park
• Moab Canyoneering Book by Derek A. Wolfe  : Dragonfly Canyon
• SummitPost.org  : Dragonfly Canyon

Trip reports and media

• http://adamhaydock.blogspot.com/2013/10/dragonfly-canyon-arches-national-park.html
• Candition.com  : Dragonfly