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United States, California, Inyo National Forest

Mt. Whitney Permit


How to get a permit

Until Nov 1

Permits are required and quota is limited

Option 1

Online lottery
Feb 1
12 AM PST
–
Mar 1
11:59 PM PST
Enter lottery
Passed deadline

Option 2

Online reservations
Apr 22
7 AM PDT
Book online
Reservations close the day of at 11:59 PM PDT
Passed release date. Some dates may be sold-out.
SMS notification that reads "Found permit for 2 people on July 15!"
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Found permit for 2 people on July 15!

Permits sold-out? We can help.

Receive text messages when we find canceled permits


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Trips

Trips requiring a Mt. Whitney Permit

Mt. Whitney Day Hike

Inyo National Forest

Mt. Whitney Backpacking

Inyo National Forest


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