United States, Washington, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

Mount St. Helens Climbing Permit

How to get a permit

Reservations depend on the start date:

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Trips starting between November 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026

Permits required. No quota.

In-person reservations

Opens day of
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 Mount St. Helens Climbing Permit

Mount St. Helens Summit

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument