Monitor National Parks Lottery and Permit
Live Recreation.gov lottery, permit season, and campsite availability for tracked parks.
Lottery
| Park Name | Lottery Opens | Lottery Closes | Next / Awards | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | Feb 10, 2026 7:00 AM PST | Mar 3, 2026 7:00 PM PST | Mar 14, 2026 7:00 AM PDT | Closed | Recreation.gov |
| Olympic National Park | — | — | — | No lottery | Recreation.gov |
| North Cascades National Park | Mar 2, 2026 12:00 AM PST | Mar 13, 2026 9:00 PM PDT | Mar 20, 2026 7:00 AM PDT | Closed | Recreation.gov |
| Yosemite National Park | Nov 2, 2025 12:00 AM PDT | May 2, 2026 11:59 PM PDT | — | Closed | Recreation.gov |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Sep 15, 2026 11:00 PM PDT | Oct 1, 2026 4:00 PM PDT | — | Closed | Recreation.gov |
| Zion National Park | — | — | — | No lottery | Recreation.gov |
| Glacier National Park | Mar 14, 2026 11:00 PM PDT | Mar 15, 2026 10:59 PM PDT | — | Closed | Recreation.gov |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | — | — | — | No lottery | Recreation.gov |
| Yellowstone National Park | Mar 1, 2026 7:00 AM PST | Mar 20, 2026 10:59 PM PDT | Mar 25, 2026 7:00 AM PDT | Closed | Recreation.gov |
| Grand Teton National Park | — | — | — | No lottery | Recreation.gov |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | — | — | — | No lottery | Recreation.gov |
| Enchantment Permit Area (Forest Service) | May 14, 2026 7:00 AM PDT | Oct 30, 2026 10:00 AM PDT | Same-day results | Season closed | Recreation.gov |
Permit Season
| Park Name | Permit Type | Season Opens | Season Closes | Reservation Window Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | Wilderness and Climbing Permits | May 22, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | Reservations at least 2 days in advance; ~2/3 reservable online, ~1/3 walk-up. | Permit page |
| Olympic National Park | Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit | May 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Advance reservations open Apr 15, 2026 7am PDT for summer (May 15–Oct 15). Some areas open later (e.g. Flapjack Jun 15; Grand Valley Jul 1; Seven Lakes Basin/High Divide Jul 15). Winter window opens Sep 15 for Oct 16–May 14. | Permit page |
| North Cascades National Park | North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits | May 15, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 | Peak-season trips May 15–Oct 10, 2026. Early-access lottery winners reserve Mar 24–Apr 21; general on-sale Apr 29, 2026 7am PT. | Permit page |
| Yosemite National Park | Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permits | May 3, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | Weekly lotteries ran Nov 2, 2025–May 2, 2026. Daily general on-sale for remaining quota Nov 14, 2025–Oct 18, 2026. Divisions are trailheads (entry quotas), not named camps. | Permit page |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits | Jan 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Year-round backcountry; lottery runs monthly ~5 months ahead. Next listed window: Feb 2027 starts (apply Sep 16–Oct 1, 2026 5pm MST). | Permit page |
| Zion National Park | Zion National Park Overnight Wilderness Permits | Jan 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Quarterly releases at 10am MT (e.g. Sep 5 for Oct–Dec trips; Dec 5 for Jan–Mar). Separate systems exist for Angels Landing, Narrows, Subway, and canyoneering. | Permit page |
| Glacier National Park | Glacier National Park Wilderness Permits | May 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | General on-sale May 1–Sep 30, 2026. Large-group lottery Mar 1; standard-group lottery Mar 15. Vehicle reservations are separate timed entry. | Permit page |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Permits | — | — | Wilderness camps book on Recreation.gov (snow-free averages vary by site). Timed Entry is separate from wilderness permits. | Permit page |
| Yellowstone National Park | Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits | May 15, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Peak season May 15–Oct 31, 2026. Early-access lottery Mar 1–20; awards from Mar 25; general on-sale Apr 26 8am MT. | Permit page |
| Grand Teton National Park | Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits | May 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Advance reservations opened Jan 7, 2026 8am MT for overnight stays May 1–Oct 31, 2026. No lottery. | Permit page |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | May 22, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | 2026 quota season May 22–Sep 26. Rolling reservations open ~6 months ahead. No lottery. Divisions are entry trailheads. | Permit page |
| Enchantment Permit Area (Forest Service) | Enchantment Permit Area Daily Lottery | May 15, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Overnight permits required May 15–Oct 31. Daily lottery runs May 14–Oct 30; apply 7–10am PT (geofence). No refunds; non-transferable. | Permit page |
Campsite Permit
| Park Name | Camp / Zone Name | Spots Remaining | Next Available Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | Camp Muir | — | — | Book |
| Mount Rainier National Park | Summerland | — | — | Book |
| Mount Rainier National Park | Indian Bar | — | — | Book |
| Mount Rainier National Park | Glacier Basin | — | — | Book |
| Mount Rainier National Park | Mystic Camp | — | — | Book |
| Olympic National Park | Enchanted Valley Campsite | 12 | Nov 15, 2026 | Book |
| Olympic National Park | Hoh Lake | — | — | Book |
| Olympic National Park | Shi Shi Beach | 100 | Nov 10, 2026 | Book |
| Olympic National Park | Flapjack Lakes/Gladys Divide | — | — | Book |
| Olympic National Park | Lunch Lake (High Divide) | — | — | Book |
| North Cascades National Park | Sahale Glacier Camp | — | — | Book |
| North Cascades National Park | Pelton Basin Camp | — | — | Book |
| North Cascades National Park | Bridge Creek Camp | — | — | Book |
| North Cascades National Park | Monogram Lake Camp | — | — | Book |
| North Cascades National Park | Copper Lookout | — | — | Book |
| Yosemite National Park | Happy Isles→Little Yosemite Valley | — | — | Book |
| Yosemite National Park | Cathedral Lakes | — | — | Book |
| Yosemite National Park | Glen Aulin | — | — | Book |
| Yosemite National Park | Sunrise (No Donohue Pass) | — | — | Book |
| Yosemite National Park | Rafferty Creek→Vogelsang | — | — | Book |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Bright Angel Campground | — | — | Book |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Cottonwood Campground | — | — | Book |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Hermit Creek | 1 | Nov 20, 2026 | Book |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Horn Creek | 1 | Nov 13, 2026 | Book |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Monument Creek | 1 | Nov 15, 2026 | Book |
| Zion National Park | West Rim 1 | — | — | Book |
| Zion National Park | West Rim 2 | 1 | Nov 14, 2026 | Book |
| Zion National Park | La Verkin Creek 2 | 1 | Nov 10, 2026 | Book |
| Zion National Park | Hop Valley A | 1 | Nov 10, 2026 | Book |
| Zion National Park | Hop Valley B | — | — | Book |
| Glacier National Park | Granite Park | — | — | Book |
| Glacier National Park | Gunsight Lake | — | — | Book |
| Glacier National Park | Elizabeth Lake Foot | — | — | Book |
| Glacier National Park | Lake Ellen Wilson | — | — | Book |
| Glacier National Park | Fifty Mountain | — | — | Book |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Fern Lake | — | — | Book |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Odessa Lake | — | — | Book |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Glacier Gorge | — | — | Book |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Thunder Lake | — | — | Book |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Boulderfield | — | — | Book |
| Yellowstone National Park | Lower Slough Creek | 1 | Nov 12, 2026 | Book |
| Yellowstone National Park | Lower Hellroaring Creek | — | — | Book |
| Yellowstone National Park | Cache Creek | 1 | Nov 12, 2026 | Book |
| Yellowstone National Park | Shoshone Meadows | — | — | Book |
| Yellowstone National Park | Bechler Ford | 1 | Nov 12, 2026 | Book |
| Grand Teton National Park | Surprise Lake | — | — | Book |
| Grand Teton National Park | Holly Lake | — | — | Book |
| Grand Teton National Park | Paintbrush Upper | — | — | Book |
| Grand Teton National Park | Death Canyon | — | — | Book |
| Grand Teton National Park | Marion Lake | — | — | Book |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | High Sierra Trail | — | — | Book |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | Lakes Trail | — | — | Book |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | Bubbs Creek | — | — | Book |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | Copper Creek | — | — | Book |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | Woods Creek | — | — | Book |
| Enchantment Permit Area (Forest Service) | Core Enchantment Zone | — | — | Book |
| Enchantment Permit Area (Forest Service) | Colchuck Zone | — | — | Book |
| Enchantment Permit Area (Forest Service) | Eightmile/Caroline Zone | — | — | Book |
| Enchantment Permit Area (Forest Service) | Snow Zone | — | — | Book |
| Enchantment Permit Area (Forest Service) | Stuart Zone | — | — | Book |
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