Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permit


How to get a permit

Until Dec 31, 2024

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 2 PM PDT

Option 2

In-person reservations
Day of
8 AM PDT
Reservations close the day of at 4 PM PDT
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Trips

Trips requiring a Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permit


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