When to Apply
The earliest you can apply for a permit is the first of the month, four months prior to the proposed start month (see table below). Applying as soon as allowed will improve your chances of obtaining an overnight backcountry use permit for the dates and use areas of your choice.
For dates during the month of: | Apply on or after: |
January | September 1 |
February | October 1 |
March | November 1 |
April | December 1 |
May | January 1 |
June | February 1 |
July | March 1 |
August | April 1 |
September | May 1 |
October | June 1 |
November | July 1 |
December | August 1 |