United States, California, Desolation Wilderness

Desolation Wilderness Permit

How to get a permit

Reservations depend on the start area and start date:

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Trips starting between May 23 and September 30

Permits required. Quota in effect.

1st option

Online reservations

Closes 1 day ahead

Get notified when we find cancellations

Release

6 months ahead at 7 AM PT Passed

2nd option

In-person reservations

Opens day of

Permits sold-out? We can help.

Receive text messages when we find canceled permits

Trips

Trips requiring a Desolation Wilderness Permit

Lake Aloha

Desolation Wilderness

Lake Aloha to Mt. Price

Desolation Wilderness

Island And Twin Lakes

Desolation Wilderness