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PermitSnag Team·100+ wilderness permits
Updated October 13, 2026
Lyons Permit Guide
Lyons permits are booked by advance reservation in Desolation Wilderness.
This guide covers the Desolation Lyons permit.
About Lyons
Overnight permit for the Lyons zone in Desolation Wilderness, which covers both Lyons Creek and Lyons Lake. Recreation.gov sells the zone, not the individual lakes.
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PermitSnag Team100+ wilderness permits, extensive backcountry experience
This guide is based on personal experience obtaining wilderness permits and is regularly updated to reflect current policies and strategies.
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Lyons permits require advance reservations. Book online as soon as reservations open for your desired dates.
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