State Parks Backcountry Permits
Backpack, cart-in, canoe-in and boat-in sites in state park systems outside California and Utah. Small facilities — often one to six sites — that sell out on summer weekends and reopen only on a cancellation.
About State Parks Permits
Backpack, cart-in, canoe-in and boat-in sites in state park systems outside California and Utah. Small facilities — often one to six sites — that sell out on summer weekends and reopen only on a cancellation.
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Signature Experiences
The most sought-after permits in State Parks
Parks & Wilderness Areas
Browse permits by location (21 locations)
Afton State Park (MN)
Hike-in camping in the St. Croix River bluffs 30 minutes from the Twin Cities. Every site is walked ...
Frontenac State Park (MN)
Cart-in and backpack camping above Lake Pepin on the Mississippi, on the Mississippi Flyway migratio...
Glendalough State Park (MN)
Canoe-in camping and a canoe-in yurt camp on Annie Battle Lake, a motor-free heritage fishery in the...
Great River Bluffs State Park (MN)
Cart-in camping on the goat-prairie bluffs 500 feet above the Mississippi near Winona....
Maplewood State Park (MN)
Backpack and boat-in camping in the hardwood hills and lakes of west-central Minnesota, best known f...
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (MN)
Backpack camping in the Rum River headwaters at Mille Lacs Lake, a National Historic Landmark Distri...
Nerstrand Big Woods (MN)
Walk-in and cart-in camping in one of the last remnants of the Big Woods, an hour south of the Twin ...
Split Rock Creek State Park (MN)
Cart-in camping on the Sioux quartzite prairie of far southwestern Minnesota, around the park lake....
St. Croix State Park (MN)
Minnesota's largest state park, with backpack sites five to six miles in on the St. Croix and Kettle...
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Glendalough Yurts
ReservationGlendalough · State Parks
Tettegouche Camp
ReservationTettegouche · State Parks
Newport Wilderness
ReservationNewport · State Parks
Rock Island
ReservationRock Island · State Parks
Afton Hike In
ReservationAfton · State Parks
Glendalough Canoe
ReservationGlendalough · State Parks
Maplewood Boat-In
ReservationMaplewood · State Parks
Gooseberry Glen
ReservationWhitewater · State Parks
Copper Falls
ReservationCopper Falls · State Parks
Kettle Moraine N
ReservationKettle Moraine N · State Parks
Kettle Moraine S
ReservationKettle Moraine S · State Parks
Chippewa Flowage
ReservationChippewa Flowage · State Parks
Frontenac Cart-In
ReservationFrontenac · State Parks
Frontenac Backpack
ReservationFrontenac · State Parks
Great River Bluffs
ReservationGreat River Bluffs · State Parks
Maplewood Backpack
ReservationMaplewood · State Parks
Nerstrand Walk-In
ReservationNerstrand · State Parks
Nerstrand Cart-In
ReservationNerstrand · State Parks
St. Croix Backpack
ReservationSt. Croix · State Parks
Governor Dodge
ReservationGovernor Dodge · State Parks
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State Parks Permit FAQ
How many backcountry permits does PermitSnag track in State Parks?
PermitSnag tracks over 26 backcountry permits across State Parks, including day-use permits, overnight permits, thru-hike entries, and specialized permits like canyoneering and river access.
What are the most popular permits in State Parks?
The most competitive State Parks permits include Glendalough Yurts, Tettegouche Camp, Newport Wilderness. These permits often sell out immediately when released.
How do I get notified about State Parks permit cancellations?
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Permit Directory
Browse Backcountry Permits
Find permits for day hikes, overnight backpacking, thru-hikes, canyoneering, and river trips across federal and state lands.
National Park Permits
Day-use, overnight, and wilderness permits at America's crown jewels
California Wilderness Permits
Sierra Nevada, Lost Coast, and backcountry access
Utah & BLM Permits
Red rock canyons, slot canyon permits, and desert wilderness
National Forest & Wilderness Permits
USFS wilderness areas with quota systems
Thru-Hikes & Long Trails
Multi-day point-to-point traverses and epic long-distance trails
River Permits
Multi-day rafting and river access permits
California State Park Permits
Backcountry camping and trail permits
Mountaineering & Summit Permits
High-altitude summit permits and technical climbing routes