Shenandoah Permits 2026
One of the most scenic parks on the East Coast. Nothing here is a lottery: Old Rag runs on first-come day tickets, and backcountry camping is a simple Recreation.gov reservation.
Don't Miss Your Shenandoah Permit
Cancellations happen every day. PermitSnag monitors Shenandoah availability 24/7 and alerts you the moment a spot opens up.
Get Permit AlertsHow Shenandoah Permits Work
Old Rag Day Ticket ($2, March 1 - Nov 30)
Backcountry Permit
Backcountry Fees
🏔️ Know Before You Go
Old Rag Mountain
The famous rock scramble needs a $2 day ticket, online only. Fall weekends sell out the moment the 30-day batch drops.
Appalachian Trail
Day hiking the AT needs no permit. Overnight backpackers buy the standard backcountry permit since self-registration ended in 2024.
2026 Construction
The Old Rag parking lot is being rebuilt from May through fall 2026. Expect limited parking even with a ticket in hand.
Old Rag Tickets Gone?
Remember the second batch: 400 more tickets drop 5 days out at 10 AM ET, and cancellations come back all week. Set up alerts so you never miss them.
Get Shenandoah Alerts
Be first to know when cancellations happen.