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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.