Yost Lake
Itinerary
Yost Creek and Fern Lake Trailhead
2.3 mi • 1,700 ft gain
Yost Lake
2.3 mi • 0 ft gain
Yost Creek and Fern Lake Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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May 1 – Nov 1
Limited number of permits available.1 option
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Online reservations
| Opens | 6 months ahead | 7 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 11:59 PM PDT |
Passed Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Last-minute release: 2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PDT
Don’t want to miss the deadline?
Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Permit Type | Overnight |
|---|---|
| Entry Point | Yost / Fern Lakes |
| Exit Point | Yost / Fern Lakes |
| 1st night Camp Area | Yost Lake (Yost/ Fern Lakes- June Lake) |