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Do I need a permit to backpack Steep Ravine Cabins?

Yes. You need a permit to backpack Steep Ravine Cabins in Mount Tamalpais State Park, and it is awarded by lottery rather than first come, first served.

Lottery permit

What the Steep Ravine Cabins permit costs and covers

Fee
Free to enter the reservation drawing; nightly cabin rate is set in ReserveCalifornia at booking
Season starts
Year-round
Season ends
Year-round

What the rules require

  • Only one vehicle and five people may occupy each cabin or campsite
  • Reservations are required - there is no walk-up for the cabins
  • Drawing winners must claim and pay for the reservation within 30 days or lose it
  • Dogs are allowed only in developed areas; they are not allowed on trails, dirt roads or in backcountry areas
  • Drones are prohibited parkwide under Superintendent's Order 22-660-002
  • Mushroom collecting is not allowed, and all rocks, flowers, wood and wildlife are protected by law
  • Park hours are 7:00 a.m. to sunset, daily, year-round

Published rules for the Steep Ravine Cabins, quoted as written.

Getting one

Lottery winners cancel and miss payment deadlines, and those dates go back into the booking system through the season. PermitSnag watches Steep Ravine Cabins and sends you an alert the moment one reappears.

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Common questions about the Steep Ravine Cabins permit

Do I need a permit to backpack Steep Ravine Cabins?

Yes. You need a permit to backpack Steep Ravine Cabins in Mount Tamalpais State Park, and it is awarded by lottery rather than first come, first served.

How much does a Steep Ravine Cabins permit cost?

Free to enter the reservation drawing; nightly cabin rate is set in ReserveCalifornia at booking.

When is the Steep Ravine Cabins permit season?

Season starts: Year-round. Season ends: Year-round.

What if I lose the Steep Ravine Cabins lottery?

Lottery winners cancel and miss payment deadlines, and those dates return to the booking system through the season. PermitSnag watches Steep Ravine Cabins for those cancellations and sends an alert when one appears.