Do I need a permit to backpack Palm Springs Tramway / Long Valley?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Palm Springs Tramway / Long Valley in San Jacinto Wilderness, and it is issued in person rather than booked online.
Permit required
What the Palm Springs Tramway / Long Valley permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $5.00 per person (state wilderness camping); day-use permits are free
- Group size limit
- 15 people
What the rules require
- Permits are required for hiking and backcountry camping at Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.
- Day-use wilderness permits are free and available 24 hours, self-issued at Park Headquarters, Stone Creek Campground or the Long Valley Ranger Station at the top of the tramway.
- Wilderness camping permits are $5.00 per person and may be acquired up to 8 weeks before your camping date.
- One person may fill out the permit for the hiking group (up to 15 people), provided everyone is hiking together at all times.
- Dogs and campfires are not allowed in the state wilderness.
- Mailing an application? Send the form, a cheque or money order, and a self-addressed stamped envelope — "we do not process permit applications without a SASE".
Published rules for the Palm Springs Tramway / Long Valley, quoted as written.
Getting one
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Common questions about the Palm Springs Tramway / Long Valley permit
Do I need a permit to backpack Palm Springs Tramway / Long Valley?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Palm Springs Tramway / Long Valley in San Jacinto Wilderness, and it is issued in person rather than booked online.
How much does a Palm Springs Tramway / Long Valley permit cost?
$5.00 per person (state wilderness camping); day-use permits are free.
How many people can be on one Palm Springs Tramway / Long Valley permit?
15 people.