United States, California, Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permit

How to get a permit

Reservations depend on your start date:

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

Jan 2024 – Jun 2025

Limited number of permits available.

2 options

A

Online reservations

Opens6 months ahead7 AM PT
ClosesDay of2 PM PT
6 months ahead – day of
Book online
Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Last-minute release: Day of at 12 AM PT
Book online
B

In-person reservations

OpensDay of8 AM PT
ClosesDay of4 PM PT
day of
No additional permits released
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 Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permit

Boy Scout Trail

Bryce Canyon National Park