Yosemite Wilderness Permit — Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy)
Yosemite National Park · California
Wilderness permit for overnight camping starting from the Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) trailhead in Yosemite National Park.
Get an alert when Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) opens on your dates.
When it opens
- 24 weeks
- Lottery opens 24 weeks before your entry date, at 12:01 am Pacific60% of the quotaYou apply on Recreation.gov.
- 22 weeks
- First come, first served from 22 weeks before your entry date, at 9 am PacificYou book on the agency's site.
- 1 week
- First come, first served from seven days before your entry date, at 7 am Pacific, until three days before40% of the quotaYou book on Recreation.gov.
Source: recreation.gov, nps.gov
70% of the openings our scanner caught on Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) were gone within 30 minutes.
Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) reservation dates
We alert you to cancellations and the 7 am release. Your start day also sets your lottery week.
October 2026
- Your start date
- Same lottery week: one application covers all 7 days
- Outside the Hetch Hetchy reservation season (Apr 24 to Oct 18)
YOUR START
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Your lottery week is the October 11 to 18 lottery. It opens 182 days before you start.
1 · APPLY
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 to Sat, Apr 25
Opens Sunday 12:01 am, closes Saturday 11:59 pm Pacific. Up to eight options on one application.
Passed for this start
2 · RESULTS, THEN ACCEPT
Mon, Apr 27
Results by 5 pm. Accept by Thu, Apr 30, 11:59 pm.
Passed for this start
3 · YOUR 7-DAY RELEASE
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 7:00 am PDT
The other 40% of the day's quota, first-come, first-served on Recreation.gov. Be logged in before 7.
Passed for this start
YOUR TIMELINE · LOTTERY WEEK, THEN THE LAST WEEK BEFORE YOU START
- SUN 12:01 AM · OPENSSun, Apr 19, 2026Applications open
- SAT 11:59 PM · CLOSESSat, Apr 25Applications close
- MON BY 5 PMMon, Apr 27Results
- THU 11:59 PMThu, Apr 30Accept by
- FRI 9 AMFri, May 1Leftovers go first-come
- 23 WEEKSCancellations any day. We alert you.
- 7 DAYS OUT · 7 AM PDTSun, Oct 11, 2026The other 40% open
- LAST DAY TO RESERVEThu, Oct 15Three days before you start
- YOU STARTSun, Oct 18, 2026Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy)
Source: National Park Service, Yosemite wilderness permit reservation window, 2026 table, and the wilderness permit FAQ. Times are Pacific.
Base Line Camp Road daily quota
25 people a day. 15 by lottery, 10 seven days out.
Counted in people, not permits
Lottery, 24 weeks out
60% of the day
15
7 days out, 7 am PDT
40% of the day
10
NPS trailheads table: Base Line Camp Road | 15 | 10 | No | No food lockers
- max group size
- 15people
How to get a Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) permit
As of October 2026, Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) in Yosemite National Park, California requires a permit issued via reservation. Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) rates 5/10 on PermitSnag's demand index. Canceled Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) permits are re-released on the booking system, and PermitSnag alerts you the moment one opens.
- Type
- Overnight
- Location
- CA
Step 1: Create a Recreation.gov account
Sign up at Recreation.gov if you don't have an account. Have your payment info ready.
Step 2: Know the release schedule
Permits release on a rolling basis. Check the release time for your dates.
Step 3: Be ready when permits drop
Log in a few minutes early. Have your dates, group size, and payment ready to go.
Step 4: Monitor for cancellations
If your dates are sold out, people cancel all the time. Set up PermitSnag alerts to catch openings instantly.
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When to hike Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy)
Weather Forecast
Trailhead
Backcountry Tips
- Day 4: 83% chance of precipitation. Pack rain gear.
- Day 5: 73% chance of precipitation. Pack rain gear.
- Snow expected: Check current trail conditions before departing.
Today
48°
28°
Thu
45°
31°
Fri
34°
28°
24%
Sat
37°
29°
83%
Sun
42°
27°
73%
Mon
56°
28°
Tue
57°
38°
Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) rules, gear and safety
Safety & planning
Emergency Info
Emergency contacts, ranger station locations, and satellite communicator tips for Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy).
Food Storage
Bear canister requirements, approved container lists, and rental locations for this permit.
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Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) FAQ
How do I get a Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) permit?
PermitSnag alerts you the moment a Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) cancellation opens, so you can book it before anyone else. Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) permits use a reservation system.
When is the best time to visit Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy)?
Season dates are on the agency's page. Weekdays have better availability than weekends.
How competitive is the Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) permit?
This permit has a demand score of 5/10, making it moderately competitive.
What if I can't get a Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) permit?
Cancellations happen daily. Set up alerts with PermitSnag to get notified the moment a spot opens up. Pro and $19 single-permit alerts are checked every minute, 24/7; free accounts are checked hourly.
Base Line Camp Road (Hetch Hetchy) trail conditions and trip reports
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