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Ostrander Lake

Backpacking2 days9.1 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Ostrander Lake Trailhead
4.5 mi • 1,800 ft gain
Ostrander Lake
4.5 mi • 300 ft gain
Ostrander Lake Trailhead
Driving directions

How to get a permit

This trip requires a Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Jan
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Jun

Trips starting between June 29 and July 5

Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option

Online lottery

Jan 12⁠–⁠18 Passed
Enter lottery
2nd option

Online reservations

Closes 3 days ahead Passed
Book
Get notified when we find cancellations
2 releases
Jan 24 at 9 AM PST Passed
Unclaimed permits only
7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
3rd option

In-person reservations

Opens day of
Unclaimed permits only

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:

Entry PointOstrander Lake
Exit PointOstrander Lake
Camp AreaOstrander Lake

Select a start date

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