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
May 1
3pm
Reservations open for trips starting in August. Partial release.
By May 2
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting in September.
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.
British Columbia
Garibaldi Provincial Park
Garibaldi Provincial Park Backcountry Campgrounds
Rolling (4 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 27.
Garibaldi Provincial Park Wilderness Permit
Rolling (4 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 27.
Garibaldi Provincial Park Backcountry Shelter
Rolling (4 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 27.
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Backcountry Campgrounds
Rolling (4 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Aug 27.
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Backcountry Registration
Rolling (2 weeks)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on May 11.
California
Channel Islands National Park
Santa Cruz Del Norte Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Oct 27.
Santa Cruz Scorpion Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Oct 27.
Santa Rosa Island Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Oct 27.
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Oct 27.
Anacapa Island Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Oct 27.
San Miguel Island Campground
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Oct 27.
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 (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Oct 27.
Rolling (2 weeks)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on May 11.
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permit
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Oct 27.
King Range Wilderness
King Range Wilderness Permit (Lost Coast)
Rolling (3 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 27.
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Rolling (3 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 27.
San Gorgonio Wilderness
San Gorgonio Wilderness Overnight Permit
Rolling (90 days)
Tomorrow
7:01am
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 26.
San Gorgonio Wilderness Day Hike Permit
Rolling (90 days)
Tomorrow
7:01am
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 26.
Sierra National Forest
Sierra National Forest Wilderness Permit
Rolling (6 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Oct 27.
Rolling (2 weeks)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on May 11.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit
Rolling (1 week)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on May 4.
May 1
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct 11–18. Partial release.
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 Jul 27.
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 Jun 27.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park Entrance Reservation
May 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May 22 – Jun 30.
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.
Florida
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park Wilderness Permit
Rolling (90 days)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 26.
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 Jul 26.
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.
Montana
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park Wilderness Camping
May 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May–Sep.
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.
Otago
Mount Aspiring National Park
Routeburn Track Huts & Campsites
May 14
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Nov 2026 – Apr 2027.
Southland
Fiordland National Park
Kepler Track Huts & Campsites
May 18
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Oct 28, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027.
Milford Track Huts
May 12
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Nov 24, 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
Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman Coast Track Huts & Campsites
May 13
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul 2026 – Jun 2027.
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 May 27.
Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit
Rolling (3 months)
Tomorrow
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting on Jul 27.
Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park Overnight Backcountry Permit
May 10
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Sep 10 – Dec 9.
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 Apr 28.
Rolling (2 days)
By Apr 30
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 1.
By May 1
5:59am
Lottery closes for trips starting in August.
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.
Coyote Buttes South Permit
Rolling (2 days)
By Tomorrow
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on Apr 28.
Rolling (2 days)
By Apr 30
12am
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 1.
May 1
6pm
Reservations open for trips starting in August.
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.
Paria Canyon Overnight Permit
May 1
6pm
Reservations open for trips starting in August.
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.
Zion National Park Canyoneering Permit
Rolling (2 days)
By Tomorrow
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Apr 29.
Jun 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul–Sep.
Zion National Park Angels Landing Permit
Rolling (1 day)
By Tomorrow
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Apr 28.
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.
Zion National Park Left Fork North Creek (Subway) Permit
Rolling (2 days)
By Tomorrow
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Apr 29.
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.
Zion National Park Mystery Canyon Permit
Rolling (2 days)
By Tomorrow
9pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on Apr 29.
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.
Zion National Park Overnight Narrows Permit
Jun 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul–Sep.
Zion National Park Overnight Climbing Permit
Jun 5
4pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul–Sep.
Waikato
Coromandel Forest Park
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)
May 11
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul 2026 – Jun 2027.
Washington
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Enchantment Permit
Rolling (1 day)
By May 14
5pm
Lottery closes for trips starting on May 15.
Rolling (1 day)
By May 18
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.
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Mount Margaret Backcountry Permit
May 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in June.
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.
Mount St. Helens Climbing Permit
May 1
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in June.
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.
North Cascades National Park
North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permit
Apr 29
2pm
Reservations open for trips starting in May 15 – Oct 10. Partial release.
West Coast
Paparoa National Park
Paparoa Track Huts
May 11
9:30pm
Reservations open for trips starting in Jul 2026 – Jun 2027.
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