Requests must be submitted on the Trip Planning Worksheet. A trip is defined as an itinerary with campsites along a trail from the entry trailhead to the exit trailhead. If the party returns to the road and travels to another entry trailhead, this constitutes a second trip. Consult the Camping Page for party size limits for each site. If you are requesting more than one trip, please send a separate check for each request.
Payment can be made with cash, personal check, travelers check or money order.
The fee is for making a trip reservation, so once the initial reservation has been made the fee is not refundable even if the trip is cancelled or not completed. A Confirmation Notice, not a permit, will be mailed or given to the camper. This Confirmation Notice must be exchanged for the actual Backcountry Use Permit. The Backcountry Use Permit must be obtained in person at a ranger station in the park, not more than 48 hours in advance of the first camping date. If you are delayed, you may confirm your reservation by phone.