Upcoming deadlines
Tracking upcoming deadlines at 30+ parks.
Only showing deadlines 4 months out.
Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park
Backcountry Permit
By Feb 2
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting in June.
By Mar 2
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting in July.
By Apr 1
11pm
Lottery closes for trips starting in August.
By May 1
11pm
Lottery closes for trips starting in September.
California
Channel Islands National Park
Santa Cruz Del Norte Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Today
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 30.
Desolation Wilderness
Wilderness Permit
Rolling (6 months)
Today
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 30.
Inyo National Forest
Wilderness Permit
Rolling (6 months)
Today
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 30.
Rolling (2 weeks)
Apr 17
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on May 1.
Mt. Whitney Permit
By Mar 2
7:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in May 1 – Nov 1.
Apr 22
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May 1 – Nov 1. Partial release.
Point Reyes National Seashore
Campground
Rolling (3 months)
Today
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Apr 30.
San Gorgonio Wilderness
Overnight Permit
Rolling (90 days)
Today
8:01am
Reservations open for trips starting on Apr 30.
Day Hike Permit
Rolling (90 days)
Today
8:01am
Reservations open for trips starting on Apr 30.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Wilderness Permit
Rolling (6 months)
Today
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 30.
Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Permit
Rolling (6 months)
Today
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 30.
Rolling (14 days)
Today
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Feb 13.
Yosemite National Park
Wilderness Permit
Feb 3
5pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul 9–15. Partial release.
By Feb 5
7:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Jul 16–22.
Feb 10
5pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul 16–22. Partial release.
By Feb 12
7:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Jul 23–29.
Feb 17
5pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul 23–29. Partial release.
By Feb 19
7:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Jul 30 – Aug 5.
Feb 24
5pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul 30 – Aug 5. Partial release.
By Feb 26
7:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Aug 6–12.
Mar 3
5pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Aug 6–12. Partial release.
By Mar 5
7:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Aug 13–19.
Mar 10
5pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Aug 13–19. Partial release.
By Mar 12
7:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Aug 20–26.
Mar 17
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Aug 20–26. Partial release.
By Mar 19
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Aug 27 – Sep 2.
Mar 24
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Aug 27 – Sep 2. Partial release.
By Mar 26
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Sep 3–9.
Mar 31
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Sep 3–9. Partial release.
By Apr 2
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Sep 10–16.
Apr 7
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Sep 10–16. Partial release.
By Apr 9
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Sep 17–23.
Apr 14
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Sep 17–23. Partial release.
By Apr 16
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Sep 24–30.
Rolling (7 days)
Apr 21
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Apr 28.
Apr 21
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Sep 24–30. Partial release.
By Apr 23
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Oct 1–7.
Apr 28
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct 1–7. Partial release.
By Apr 30
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Oct 8–14.
May 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct 8–14. Partial release.
By May 7
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Oct 15–22.
May 12
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct 15–22. Partial release.
Entrance Reservation
Rolling (2 days)
Feb 8
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Feb 10.
Rolling (2 days)
Feb 15
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Feb 17.
Rolling (2 days)
Feb 22
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Feb 24.
Half-Dome Permit
By Apr 1
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in May 26 – Oct 10.
Rolling (2 days)
By May 24
11pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 26.
Colorado
Indian Peaks Wilderness
Overnight Permit
Mar 16
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jun 1 – Sep 15.
Rolling (3 days)
May 29
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jun 1.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Wilderness Permit
Mar 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May–Oct.
Entrance Reservation
May 1
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May 26 – Jun 30.
Rolling (1 day)
May 25
11pm
Reservations open for trips starting on May 26.
Hawaii
Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park
Overnight Permit (Kalalau Trail)
Rolling (90 days)
Today
10:01am
Reservations open for trips starting on Apr 30.
Montana
Glacier National Park
Vehicle Reservation
Feb 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May 26 – Jun 30.
Mar 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in July.
Apr 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in August.
May 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Sep 1–10.
Rolling (1 day)
May 25
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on May 26.
Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Backcountry Permit
Rolling (30 days)
Today
5am
Reservations open for trips starting on Mar 1.
Utah
Arches National Park
Entrance Reservation
Feb 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May.
Mar 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in June.
Rolling (1 day)
Apr 1
12am
Reservations open for trips starting on Apr 1.
Apr 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in July.
May 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in August.
Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness
Coyote Buttes North Permit (The Wave)
Rolling (2 days)
By Tomorrow
1am
Lottery closes for trips starting on Feb 1.
By Feb 1
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in May.
By Mar 1
6:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in June.
By Apr 1
5:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in July.
By May 1
5:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in August.
Zion National Park
Backpacking Permit
Feb 5
5pm
Reservations open for trips starting in March.
Mar 5
5pm
Reservations open for trips starting in April.
Apr 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May.
May 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in June.
Canyoneering Permit
Rolling (2 days)
By Today
7pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Feb 1.
Feb 5
5pm
Reservations open for trips starting in March.
Mar 5
5pm
Reservations open for trips starting in April.
Apr 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May.
May 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in June.
Angels Landing Permit
Rolling (1 day)
By Today
10pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Tomorrow.
Rolling (1 day)
By Feb 28
10pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Mar 1.
By Apr 21
5:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in Jun–Aug.
Washington
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Enchantment Permit
By Mar 2
7:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in May 15 – Oct 31.
Apr 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May 15 – Oct 31. Partial release.
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Mount Margaret Backcountry Permit
Apr 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May.
May 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in June.
Mount St. Helens Climbing Permit
Mar 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in April.
Apr 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May.
May 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in June.
Mt. Rainier National Park
Wilderness Permit
By Mar 8
5am
Lottery closes for trips starting in May 26 – Oct 9.
Apr 25
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May 26 – Oct 9. Partial release.
North Cascades National Park
Backcountry Permit
By Mar 18
4am
Lottery closes for trips starting in May 19 – Oct 7.
May 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May 19 – Oct 7. Partial release.
Olympic National Park
Wilderness Permit
Apr 15
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May 15 – Oct 15.
Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park
Backcountry Permit
By Mar 21
5:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in May 15 – Oct 31.
Apr 26
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May 15 – Oct 31. Partial release.
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