Do I need a permit to backpack Wildcat Camp?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Wildcat Camp in Point Reyes National Seashore. It is the Wildcat Camp Reservation, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
Permit required
What the Wildcat Camp permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $20/night
- Group size limit
- 6 people
What the rules require
- Reservation required via Recreation.gov
- Must check tide tables before walking to Alamere Falls—DANGEROUS at high tide
- No dogs allowed on trails or in campgrounds
- All food stored in provided lockers
- No ground fires; charcoal grills only
Published rules for the Wildcat Camp Reservation, quoted as written.
Getting one
Dates for Wildcat Camp sell out and then come back as people cancel. PermitSnag watches Wildcat Camp Reservation and sends you an alert the moment one reappears.
Common questions about the Wildcat Camp permit
Do I need a permit to backpack Wildcat Camp?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Wildcat Camp in Point Reyes National Seashore. It is the Wildcat Camp Reservation, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
How much does a Wildcat Camp permit cost?
$20/night.
How many people can be on one Wildcat Camp permit?
6 people.