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Desolation Wilderness Permit

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Required for any backpacking trip in Desolation Wilderness.

How to get a permit

Today – May 25
Reservations required (unlimited quota)
May 26 – Sep 30
Reservations required (limited quota)
Oct 1 – Dec 31
Reservations required (unlimited quota)
2024
Jan 1 – May 23
Reservations required (unlimited quota)
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