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Desolation Wilderness Permit — Meiss
Meiss is not in Desolation Wilderness, and no permit is required to go there. Meiss Country is a roadless area on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, not part of Desolation, and the Forest Service says hiking permits are not currently required there for day or overnight use.
How to get Meiss
The Forest Service does not require a permit here, so there is nothing to book and nothing for us to watch. The permit page linked below covers Desolation Wilderness itself.
Official permit pagePlanning another trip? See the permits we watch.
How to get Meiss
The Forest Service does not require a permit here, so there is nothing to book and nothing for us to watch. The permit page linked below covers Desolation Wilderness itself.
Official permit pagePlanning another trip? See the permits we watch.
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Meiss Quick Facts
Permit RequiredNo
Demand LevelModerate5/10
This permit is not bookable online
The Forest Service does not require a permit here, so there is nothing to book and nothing for us to watch. The permit page linked below covers Desolation Wilderness itself.
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Permit Details
TypeOvernight
Demand Level5/10
LocationCA
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Meiss FAQ
How do I get a Meiss permit?
Meiss is not sold online. The Forest Service does not require a permit here, so there is nothing to book and nothing for us to watch. The permit page linked below covers Desolation Wilderness itself. PermitSnag does not send alerts for it — check the official permit page for the current process.
When is the best time to visit Meiss?
Check with the managing agency for current season dates. Weekdays generally have better availability than weekends.
How competitive is the Meiss permit?
This permit has a demand score of 5/10, making it moderately competitive.
What if I can't get a Meiss permit?
On this permit there is no cancellation queue and no alert to set, because nothing is re-released onto a calendar we could watch. Bring backup dates, and check the official permit page for the current process and any closures.
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