United States, California, Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit


How to get a permit

Reservations depend on your start date:

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

Sep 1⁠–⁠7

Limited number of permits available.

3 options


A

Passed Online lottery

OpensMar 1712:01 AM PDT
ClosesMar 2311:59 PM PDT
Mar 17⁠–⁠23
Enter lottery
Enter lottery

B

Passed Online reservations

OpensMar 299 AM PDT
Closes3 days ahead11:59 PM PDT
Mar 29 – 3 days ahead
Book online
Passed Unclaimed lottery permits release: Mar 29 at 9 AM PDT
Last-minute release: 7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
Book online

C

In-person reservations

OpensDay of8 AM PDT
ClosesDay of5 PM PDT
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!

Permits sold-out? We can help.

Receive text messages when we find canceled permits


Trips

Trips requiring a Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit