United States, California, Desolation Wilderness

Desolation Wilderness Permit


How to get a permit

Reservations depend on your start date:

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug

May 24 – Sep 30

Limited number of permits available.

2 options


A

Online reservations

Opens6 months ahead7 AM PT
Closes1 day ahead11:59 PM PDT
6 months – 1 day ahead
Book online
Passed Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Book online

B

In-person reservations

OpensDay of8 AM PDT
ClosesDay of4:30 PM PDT
day of
SMS notification that reads "Found permit for 2 people on July 15!"
Outdoor Status
Found permit for 2 people on July 15!

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Trips

Trips requiring a Desolation Wilderness Permit