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Polly Dome Lakes

Backpacking2 days5.3 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Murphy Creek Trailhead
2.7 mi • 600 ft gain
Polly Dome Lakes
2.7 mi • 0 ft gain
Murphy Creek 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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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 PointMurphy Creek
Exit PointMurphy Creek
Camp AreaPolly Dome Lakes

Select a start date

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