United States, California, Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit

How to get a permit

Reservations depend on the trailhead and start date:

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

Trips starting between June 29 and July 5

Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option

Online lottery

Jan 12⁠–⁠18 Passed
Enter lottery
2nd option

Online reservations

Closes 3 days ahead Passed
Book
Get notified when we find cancellations
2 releases
Jan 24 at 9 AM PST Passed
Unclaimed permits only
7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
3rd option

In-person reservations

Opens day of
Unclaimed permits only
SMS notification that reads "Found permit for 2 people on July 15!"
Outdoor Status
Found permit for 2 people on July 15!

Permits sold-out? We can help.

Receive text messages when we find canceled permits

Trips

Trips requiring a Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit

May Lake and Mount Hoffman

Yosemite National Park

Pohono Trail: Wawona Tunnel to Glacier Point

Yosemite National Park

Mono Pass from Tioga Road

Yosemite National Park

All 40 trips