Upcoming deadlines
Tracking upcoming deadlines at 30+ parks.
Only showing deadlines 4 months out.
Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit
Jun 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in September. Partial release.
By Jun 2
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting in October.
Jul 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in October. Partial release.
By Jul 2
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting in November.
Aug 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in November. Partial release.
By Aug 2
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting in December.
Sep 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in December. Partial release.
British Columbia
Garibaldi Provincial Park
Garibaldi Provincial Park Backcountry Campgrounds
Rolling (4 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Sep 18.
Garibaldi Provincial Park Wilderness Permit
Rolling (4 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Sep 18.
Garibaldi Provincial Park Backcountry Shelter
Rolling (4 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Sep 18.
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Backcountry Campgrounds
Rolling (4 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Sep 18.
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Backcountry Registration
Rolling (2 weeks)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jun 1.
California
Channel Islands National Park
Santa Cruz Del Norte Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Nov 18.
Santa Cruz Scorpion Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Nov 18.
Santa Rosa Island Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Nov 18.
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Nov 18.
Anacapa Island Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Nov 18.
San Miguel Island Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Nov 18.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Wilderness Permit
Rolling (3 days)
Jun 12
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jun 15.
Inyo National Forest
Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit
Rolling (2 weeks)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jun 1.
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permit
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Nov 18.
King Range Wilderness
King Range Wilderness Permit (Lost Coast)
Rolling (3 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 18.
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Rolling (3 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 18.
San Gorgonio Wilderness
San Gorgonio Wilderness Overnight Permit
Rolling (90 days)
Tomorrow
7:01am
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 16.
San Gorgonio Wilderness Day Hike Permit
Rolling (90 days)
Tomorrow
7:01am
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 16.
Sierra National Forest
Sierra National Forest Wilderness Permit
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Nov 18.
Rolling (2 weeks)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jun 1.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit
Rolling (1 week)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on May 25.
Yosemite National Park Half Dome Permit
Rolling (2 days)
By May 20
11pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 22.
Colorado
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park Backcountry Permit
Rolling (3 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 18.
Indian Peaks Wilderness
Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permit
Rolling (3 days)
May 29
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jun 1.
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Permit
Jun 15
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Aug–Nov.
McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
Ruby Horsethief Canyon Permit
Rolling (2 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 18.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park Entrance Reservation
Jun 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in July.
Jul 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in August.
Aug 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in September.
Sep 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct 1–18.
Florida
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park Wilderness Permit
Rolling (90 days)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 16.
Hawaii
Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park
Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park Overnight Permit (Kalalau Trail)
Rolling (90 days)
Tomorrow
10:01am
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 16.
Hawke’s Bay
Te Urewera National Park
Lake Waikaremoana Track Huts & Campsites
May 19
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul 2026 – Jun 2027.
Manawatu-Wanganui
Tongariro National Park
Tongariro Northern Circuit Huts & Campsites
May 20
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct 24, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027.
Whanganui National Park
Whanganui Journey Huts & Campsites
May 19
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct 2026 – Apr 2027.
Oregon
Central Cascades Wilderness
Central Cascades Wilderness Overnight Permit
Rolling (1 week)
Jun 8
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jun 15.
Central Cascades Wilderness Day-Use Permit
Rolling (10 days)
Jun 5
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jun 15.
Rolling (2 days)
Jun 13
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jun 15.
Southland
Fiordland National Park
Kepler Track Huts & Campsites
Tomorrow
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct 28, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027.
Rakiura National Park
Rakiura Track Huts & Campsites
May 20
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul 2026 – Jun 2027.
Tasman
Kahurangi National Park
Heaphy Track Huts & Campsites
May 19
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul 2026 – Jun 2027.
Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backcountry Permit
Rolling (30 days)
Tomorrow
4am
Reservations open for trips starting on Jun 17.
Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit
Rolling (3 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 18.
Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park Overnight Backcountry Permit
Aug 10
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Dec 10, 2026 – Mar 9, 2027.
Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness
Coyote Buttes North Permit (The Wave)
Rolling (2 days)
By Tomorrow
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 19.
Rolling (2 days)
By May 31
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jun 1.
By Jun 1
5:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in September.
Rolling (2 days)
By Jun 30
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jul 1.
By Jul 1
5:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in October.
Rolling (2 days)
By Jul 31
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on Aug 1.
By Aug 1
5:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in November.
Rolling (2 days)
By Aug 31
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on Sep 1.
Coyote Buttes South Permit
Rolling (2 days)
By Tomorrow
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 19.
Rolling (2 days)
By May 31
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jun 1.
Jun 1
6pm
Reservations open for trips starting in September.
Rolling (2 days)
By Jun 30
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jul 1.
Jul 1
6pm
Reservations open for trips starting in October.
Rolling (2 days)
By Jul 31
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on Aug 1.
Aug 1
6pm
Reservations open for trips starting in November.
Rolling (2 days)
By Aug 31
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on Sep 1.
Paria Canyon Overnight Permit
Jun 1
6pm
Reservations open for trips starting in September.
Jul 1
6pm
Reservations open for trips starting in October.
Aug 1
6pm
Reservations open for trips starting in November.
Zion National Park
Zion National Park Overnight Wilderness Permit
Jun 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul–Sep.
Sep 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct–Dec.
Zion National Park Canyoneering Permit
Rolling (2 days)
By Today
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 19.
Jun 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul–Sep.
Sep 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct–Dec.
Zion National Park Angels Landing Permit
Rolling (1 day)
By Today
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Tomorrow.
Rolling (1 day)
By May 31
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jun 1.
By Jul 21
5:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Sep–Nov.
Rolling (1 day)
By Aug 31
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Sep 1.
Zion National Park Left Fork North Creek (Subway) Permit
Rolling (2 days)
By Today
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 19.
By May 25
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting in Jul–Sep.
Jun 15
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul–Sep. Partial release.
By Aug 25
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting in Oct–Dec.
Sep 15
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct–Dec. Partial release.
Zion National Park Mystery Canyon Permit
Rolling (2 days)
By Today
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 19.
By May 25
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting in Jul–Sep.
Jun 15
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul–Sep. Partial release.
By Aug 25
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting in Oct–Dec.
Sep 15
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct–Dec. Partial release.
Zion National Park Overnight Narrows Permit
Jun 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul–Sep.
Sep 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct–Dec.
Zion National Park Overnight Climbing Permit
Jun 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul–Sep.
Sep 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct–Dec.
Washington
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Enchantment Permit
Rolling (1 day)
By Tomorrow
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 19.
Rolling (1 day)
By May 25
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 26.
Rolling (1 day)
By Jun 1
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jun 2.
Rolling (1 day)
By Jun 8
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jun 9.
Rolling (1 day)
By Jun 15
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jun 16.
Rolling (1 day)
By Jun 22
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jun 23.
Rolling (1 day)
By Jun 29
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jun 30.
Rolling (1 day)
By Jul 6
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jul 7.
Rolling (1 day)
By Jul 13
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jul 14.
Rolling (1 day)
By Jul 20
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jul 21.
Rolling (1 day)
By Jul 27
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Jul 28.
Rolling (1 day)
By Aug 3
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Aug 4.
Rolling (1 day)
By Aug 10
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Aug 11.
Rolling (1 day)
By Aug 17
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Aug 18.
Rolling (1 day)
By Aug 24
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Aug 25.
Rolling (1 day)
By Aug 31
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Sep 1.
Rolling (1 day)
By Sep 7
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Sep 8.
Rolling (1 day)
By Sep 14
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Sep 15.
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Mount Margaret Backcountry Permit
Jun 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in July.
Jul 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in August.
Aug 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in September.
Sep 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in October.
Mount St. Helens Climbing Permit
Jun 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in July.
Jul 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in August.
Aug 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in September.
Sep 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in October.
Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit
Sep 15
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct 16, 2026 – May 14, 2027.
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