Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit


How to get a permit

Until May 27

Permits are required and quota is limited

Option 1

Online lottery
Dec 4, 2022
12:01 AM PST
Dec 10, 2022
11:59 PM PST
Enter lottery
Passed deadline

Option 2

Online reservations
Dec 16, 2022
9 AM PST
Book online
Reservations close 3 days ahead at 11:59 PM PDT
Passed release date. Some dates may be sold-out.

Option 3

Online reservations
7 days ahead
7 AM PDT
Book online
Reservations close 3 days ahead at 11:59 PM PDT

Option 4

In-person reservations
Day of
8 AM PDT
Reservations close the day of at 5 PM PDT
No additional permits are released
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 a Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit


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