WILDERNESS PERMIT APPLICATION PAGE

Wilderness permits are required for entry into many of the wildernesses located on the National Forests in California. Permits help the Forest Service to manage wilderness by tracking visitor use patterns. In some areas visitor quotas and trailhead quotas are in effect to protect the wildernesses from visitor impact and over use. Some forests are now charging for the issuance of visitor permits. Wilderness permits are issued to anyone who will follow certain rules intended to protect both the visitor and the wilderness resource.

Do I need a Wilderness permit?

The Golden Trout Wilderness is the only wilderness in the Sequoia National Forest that requires a permit for overnight stays. Permits are not required for day use in any wilderness within Sequoia National Forest.

How much do Wilderness permits cost?

Wilderness permits are free on the Sequoia National Forest.

Where can I obtain a Wilderness permit?

Wilderness permits will be issued at the following Sequoia National Forest offices:

• Kern River Ranger District Office, Kernville (FAX 760-376-3795)
• Tule River/Hot Springs District Office, Springville (FAX 559-539-2067)

Office hours of operation, and phone numbers are listed on our Contact Us page.

How can I obtain a Wilderness permit?

Wilderness permits can be issued several ways:

1. IN PERSON - Go to one of our offices listed above during business hours and a receptionist will issue you a permit. For pick-up after business hours your permit can be left in the drop box outside the office.
2. BY MAIL - Mail, call or fax in the information requested on the Application for a Wilderness Visitor's Permit (pdf 65k) to any of the offices listed above and a permit will be mailed back to you. (After receiving the permit, the permit must be signed to be valid.)
3. BY FAX - Fax the requested information on the Application for a Wilderness Visitor's Permit (pdf 65k) to any of the offices listed above and the permit will be faxed back to you. (After receiving the permit, the permit must be signed to be valid.)

Campfires

In areas where campfires are allowed, you will need a valid Campfire Permit during the fire season. During Fire Season, fire and stove use may be restricted. It is your responsibility to check on the current regulations at any Forest Service office or National Park office.

Please go to our campfire permit page for instructions on how to obtain a campfire permit.

WILDERNESS ETHICS

• Plan ahead and prepare.
• Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
• Dispose of waste properly.
• Leave what you find.
• Minimize campfire impacts.
• Respect wildlife.
• Be considerate.
• Pack animal considerations.

Provided by:
Leave No Trace

WILDERNESS RESOURCES

The National Wilderness Preservation System

TRIP PLANNING with SierraNevadaWild.gov

Link to Inyo National Forest Wilderness Page