Palisades Lakes
Itinerary
Sunrise Point Trailhead
3.5 mi • 700 ft gain
Upper Palisades Lake
3.5 mi • 900 ft gain
Sunrise Point Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Mount Rainier National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jun 1 – Oct 10
Limited number of permits available.3 options
B
Online reservations
| Opens | Apr 25 | 7 AM PDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | 2 days ahead | 11:59 PM PDT |
Passed Unclaimed lottery permits release: Apr 25 at 7 AM PDT
C
In-person reservations
| Opens | 1 day ahead | 8:30 AM PDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 4:30 PM PDT |
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Mount Rainier National Park Wilderness Permit application:
| Campsite | Upper Palisades Lake Camp |
|---|---|
| Entry Point | Sunrise Point Trailhead |
| Exit Point | Sunrise Point Trailhead |