Desolation Wilderness Permits
Pristine alpine wilderness in the Lake Tahoe region with over 130 lakes.
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Desolation Wilderness Permit — Velma
Overnight permit for the Velma zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Aloha
Overnight permit for the Aloha zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Buck Island
Overnight permit for the Buck Island zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — General Creek
Overnight permit for the General Creek zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Halfmoon
Overnight permit for the Halfmoon zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Highland
Overnight permit for the Highland zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Loon Lake
Overnight permit for the Loon Lake zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Meiss
Overnight permit for the Meiss zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Pyramid
Overnight permit for the Pyramid zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Rockbound
Overnight permit for the Rockbound zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Rubicon
Overnight permit for the Rubicon zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Tahoe
Overnight permit for the Tahoe zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Dicks Pass
Overnight permit for the Dicks Pass zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Gilmore
Overnight permit for the Gilmore zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Granite Chief
Overnight permit for the Granite Chief zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Lake of the Woods
Overnight permit for the Lake of the Woods zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Ralston
Overnight permit for the Ralston zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Richardson
Overnight permit for the Richardson zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Schmidell
Overnight permit for the Schmidell zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Stony
Overnight permit for the Stony zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Susie
Overnight permit for the Susie zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Triangle
Overnight permit for the Triangle zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Twin Lakes
Overnight permit for the Twin Lakes zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Wrights Lake
Overnight permit for the Wrights Lake zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Lyons Creek
Overnight permit for the Lyons Creek zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Lyons Lake
Overnight permit for the Lyons Lake zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Maude
Overnight permit for the Maude zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — McConnell
Overnight permit for the McConnell zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Miller
Overnight permit for the Miller zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Olie
Overnight permit for the Olie zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Rockbound Pass Through
Overnight permit for the Rockbound Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Rubicon Pass Through
Overnight permit for the Rubicon Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Rucker
Overnight permit for the Rucker zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — St. Joseph
Overnight permit for the St. Joseph zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Tallant
Overnight permit for the Tallant zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Waca
Overnight permit for the Waca zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Dicks Lake Pass Through
Overnight permit for the Dicks Lake Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — General Creek Pass Through
Overnight permit for the General Creek Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Island Lake Pass Through
Overnight permit for the Island Lake Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Lake of the Woods Pass Through
Overnight permit for the Lake of the Woods Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Meiss Pass Through
Overnight permit for the Meiss Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Richardson Pass Through
Overnight permit for the Richardson Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Schmidell Pass Through
Overnight permit for the Schmidell Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Tahoe Pass Through
Overnight permit for the Tahoe Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
Desolation Wilderness Permit — Triangle Pass Through
Overnight permit for the Triangle Pass Through zone in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe area.
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Desolation Permit FAQ
What permits are required for Desolation Wilderness?
Desolation Wilderness requires permits for various activities including Buck Island, General Creek, Halfmoon, Highland, Loon Lake, and 40 more. Each permit has different requirements and booking processes.
How do I get a permit for Desolation Wilderness?
Permits for Desolation Wilderness are available through Reservation systems. Use PermitSnag to track availability and get notified when cancellations occur.
When should I apply for Desolation Wilderness permits?
Timing varies by permit type. Lottery permits typically open months in advance, while reservation permits release on a rolling basis. Set up alerts with PermitSnag to never miss an opening.
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