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Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit

How to get a permit

Until Nov 1

Permits are required and quota is limited

Option 1

Online reservations
6 months ahead
7 AM PDT
Book online
Reservations close the day of at 11:59 PM PDT
Passed release date. Some dates may be sold-out.

Option 2

Online reservations
2 weeks ahead
7 AM PDT
Book online
Reservations close the day of at 11:59 PM PDT
SMS notification that reads "Found permit for 2 people on July 15!"
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Found permit for 2 people on July 15!

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Trips

Trips requiring an Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit

Minaret Lake

Inyo National Forest

Thousand Island Lake via River Trail

Inyo National Forest

Cottonwood Lakes

Inyo National Forest

All 70 trips

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