United States, Washington, Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park Wilderness Permit

How to get a permit

Reservations depend on the campsite and start date:

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

Trips starting between May 1 and October 12

Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option

Online lottery

Feb 10 – Mar 3 Passed
Enter lottery
2nd option

Online reservations

Closes 2 days ahead
Book
Get notified when we find cancellations
Release
Apr 25 at 7 AM PDT Passed
Unclaimed permits only
3rd option

In-person reservations

Opens 1 day ahead
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 Mount Rainier National Park Wilderness Permit

Palisades Lakes

Mount Rainier National Park

Camp Muir

Mount Rainier National Park

Wonderland Trail

Mount Rainier National Park