In short
The Wave: monthly lottery for the area permit. The next window runs from Sunday, November 1, 2026 to Monday, November 30, 2026. Results on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. It comes back every month. Best season: all year.
When does the next window open?
- Today
- Nov. 1, 2026 Lottery opens for the area permitTime doesn't matter: it's a lottery
- Nov. 30, 2026 Lottery applications close
- Dec. 1, 2026 Lottery results
- All year Best season
How reliable these dates are: confirmed by the organizer.
What do you book and at what price?
| What you book | The area permit |
| Price | $6 per application, then $7 per person per day if you winPrice taken from the source, with its year. |
How do you apply for the lottery, step by step?
- Apply in November for MarchThe November lottery awards the March 2027 permits, the December one those for April.
- Apply on Recreation.govUp to 3 dates, 6 people at most, only one application per person per month.
- Result on the 1st of the next monthBy email, at 9 am Mountain time. You then pay $7 per person per day.
- Lost? Try the daily lottery16 more spots every day, on the Recreation.gov app, while near Kanab.
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.
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Frequently asked questions
The Wave 2027: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens for the area permit on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Closes on Monday, November 30, 2026. The lottery comes back every month.
How many people can see The Wave per day?
64: 48 through the online lottery 4 months ahead, and 16 through the daily lottery, on a phone, near Kanab.
How much does The Wave permit cost?
$6 per application, non-refundable, then $7 per person per day if you win (dogs included).
Can a group of 8 go to The Wave?
No. 6 people at most per permit, and joining two permits to form a bigger group is not allowed.
The Wave 2027: when are the lottery results published?
Results are expected on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.