Permit lotteries & release calendars
The permits every camper and hiker needs to know about — and the ones that fill in seconds. Get a reminder 24 hours before each window opens.
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Angels Landing Seasonal Lottery
OpenZion National Park · UT
Summer Angels Landing permits. July 1 – 20 application window for September – November hikes. Also a day-before lottery for same-week trips.
The Wave Advance Lottery
OpenVermilion Cliffs National Monument · AZ
Monthly advance lottery four months before your trip, plus a daily walk-in/geofenced lottery for same-day permits.
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Grand Teton Backcountry Permit Lottery
83d outGrand Teton National Park · WY
Advance backcountry camping permits for Grand Teton. Early-January application window for the full summer season.
Havasupai Reservations
105d outHavasu Falls · AZ
Sells out minutes after going live at 8am Arizona time on February 1. Four-night minimum stay covers all five famous falls.
Grand Canyon Non-Commercial River Permit
105d outGrand Canyon National Park · AZ
Weighted lottery for private river trips launching the following calendar year. February application window.
Mt. Whitney Permit Lottery
105d outInyo National Forest · CA
Main Trail permits for the contiguous US's highest summit. February application window with 100-day trip request each.
Enchantments Permit Lottery
119d outAlpine Lakes Wilderness · WA
Washington's most-sought-after backcountry zone. Mid-February application window, late-February results. Core Enchantments zone is the hardest to draw.
Half Dome Preseason Lottery
133d outYosemite National Park · CA
Annual preseason lottery for Half Dome cables. Apply once in March for any date in the May-to-October cable season.