# Parks Ahead

> Permit lotteries, reservation windows and closures for the national parks, every Thursday.

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## Pages

- [Home](https://parksahead.com/index.md): Permit lotteries, reservation windows and closures for the national parks, every Thursday. HTML: https://parksahead.com/
- [Calendar](https://parksahead.com/calendar/index.md): 2026–27 reservations and lottery windows, each linked to an official source.
- [Permit pages](https://parksahead.com/permits/index.md): How to apply for the published permit lotteries.
- [Parks](https://parksahead.com/parks/index.md): Park pages for the deadlines we have checked.
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- [Permit data docs](https://parksahead.com/about/data/permits/index.md): What /data/permits.json contains.
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- [Angels Landing permits (Zion)](https://parksahead.com/permits/angels-landing/index.md): https://parksahead.com/permits/angels-landing/. Verified 2026-10-15. Sources: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675325 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675310 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675324 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675326. Data Source: Recreation.gov. Seasonal lottery, 8 a.m. MT on the 1st to 11:59 p.m. MT on the 20th: Oct 1–20 for Dec 1–Feb 28 hikes (permits issued Oct 25) · Jan 1–20 for Mar 1–May 31 (issued Jan 25) · Apr 1–20 for Jun 1–Aug 31 (issued Apr 25) · Jul 1–20 for Sep 1–Nov 30 (issued Jul 25). Day-before lottery: daily, 12:01 a.m.–3 p.m. MT; results at 4 p.m.
- [The Wave (Coyote Buttes North) permits](https://parksahead.com/permits/the-wave/index.md): https://parksahead.com/permits/the-wave/. Verified 2026-10-15. Sources: https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909. Data Source: Recreation.gov. Apply any time during a month for the month four months ahead: Oct → Feb 2027 · Nov → Mar · Dec → Apr · Jan → May · Feb → Jun · Mar → Jul. Draw at 9 a.m. MT on the 1st of the next month. Daily lottery: apply 6 a.m.–6 p.m. two days before, from a mobile device inside the geofence.
- [Grand Canyon backcountry permits](https://parksahead.com/permits/grand-canyon-backcountry/index.md): https://parksahead.com/permits/grand-canyon-backcountry/. Verified 2026-10-15. Sources: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit-questions.htm https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675337. Data Source: Recreation.gov. Apply the 16th to the 1st (5 p.m. MST), about 4 months before your start month. For Mar 2027: Oct 16–Nov 1 · Apr: Nov 16–Dec 1 · May: Dec 16–Jan 1 · Jun: Jan 16–Feb 1 · Jul: Feb 16–Mar 1 · Aug: Mar 16–Apr 1. Remaining permits open to the public on the 1st, about 3 months out, at 8 a.m. MST.
- [Yosemite wilderness permits](https://parksahead.com/permits/yosemite-wilderness/index.md): https://parksahead.com/permits/yosemite-wilderness/. Verified 2026-10-15. Sources: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wpres.htm https://www.recreation.gov/permits/445859. Data Source: Recreation.gov. 60% by lottery 24 weeks before start date; leftovers first come, first served from about 22 weeks out; 40% released 7 days ahead.
- [Mount Whitney permits](https://parksahead.com/permits/mount-whitney/index.md): https://parksahead.com/permits/mount-whitney/. Verified 2026-10-15. Sources: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/wilderness/mount-whitney https://www.recreation.gov/permits/445860. Data Source: Recreation.gov. Feb 1–Mar 1 apply · Mar 15 results · Apr 21 claim and pay deadline (9 p.m. PT) · Apr 22, 7 a.m. PT leftover dates open first come, first served. Quota season May 1–Nov 1.
- [Havasupai (Havasu Falls) permits](https://parksahead.com/permits/havasupai/index.md): https://parksahead.com/permits/havasupai/. Verified 2026-10-15. Sources: https://theofficialhavasupaitribe.com/ https://www.havasupaireservations.com/ https://havasupaireservations.com/terms-conditions/ https://havasupaireservations.com/ https://havasupaireservations.com/faqs/. 2027 on-sale date: TBA. The 2026 regular on-sale was Feb 1, 2026, 8 a.m. Arizona time.
- [Old Rag Mountain day-use tickets (Shenandoah)](https://parksahead.com/permits/old-rag/index.md): https://parksahead.com/permits/old-rag/. Verified 2026-10-15. Sources: https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/faqs-oldrag.htm https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10088450. Data Source: Recreation.gov. Required Mar 1–Nov 30. Tickets become available the first week of February. 400/day released 30 days ahead + 400/day released 5 days ahead.
- [Enchantments permits](https://parksahead.com/permits/enchantments/index.md): https://parksahead.com/permits/enchantments/. Verified 2026-10-15. Sources: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/recreation/enchantments-overnight-permits https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233273. Data Source: Recreation.gov. Advanced lottery is held Feb 15 through Mar 1 each year, per USFS. Exact 2027 dates are TBA: USFS says to check the Recreation.gov lottery page in January. Results post around Mar 15. Overnight permits are required May 15–Oct 31; the daily geofenced lottery runs during that season.
- [Half Dome permits (Yosemite)](https://parksahead.com/permits/half-dome/index.md): https://parksahead.com/permits/half-dome/. Verified 2026-10-15. Sources: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm https://www.recreation.gov/permits/234652. Data Source: Recreation.gov. Preseason lottery Mar 1–31 (Eastern time); results mid-April. Daily lottery during the hiking season: apply two days before, midnight–4 p.m. PT; results that night.
- [Haleakalā sunrise reservations](https://parksahead.com/permits/haleakala-sunrise/index.md): https://parksahead.com/permits/haleakala-sunrise/. Verified 2026-10-15. Sources: https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/sunrise.htm https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/haleakala-sunrise-reservations-faq.htm https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/253731. Data Source: Recreation.gov. Up to 60 days ahead, released at 7 a.m. HST. A portion released 2 days (48 h) ahead. One reservation per three-day period.

## Data

- [Permit records](https://parksahead.com/data/permits.json): Curated permit records only. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Schema: https://parksahead.com/data/permits.schema.json
- [Calendar records](https://parksahead.com/data/calendar.json): Curated calendar rows only. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Schema: https://parksahead.com/data/calendar.schema.json
- [Full text for assistants](https://parksahead.com/llms-full.txt): The same facts written out in plain text.

## Permit facts

### Angels Landing permits (Zion)

Published: yes.
Last verified: 2026-10-15. Stale after: 2026-10-22.
Page: https://parksahead.com/permits/angels-landing/
Seasonal lottery, 8 a.m. MT on the 1st to 11:59 p.m. MT on the 20th: Oct 1–20 for Dec 1–Feb 28 hikes (permits issued Oct 25) · Jan 1–20 for Mar 1–May 31 (issued Jan 25) · Apr 1–20 for Jun 1–Aug 31 (issued Apr 25) · Jul 1–20 for Sep 1–Nov 30 (issued Jul 25). Day-before lottery: daily, 12:01 a.m.–3 p.m. MT; results at 4 p.m.
Official sources: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675325 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675310 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675324 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675326
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov. Rank up to 7 dates/times. $6 application (up to 6 people) + $3/person permit fee if selected.
Weather: NWS forecast: Springdale https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.1889&lon=-112.9986
Source: NPS: Angels Landing permits https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm
Parks Ahead is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service or Recreation.gov.

### The Wave (Coyote Buttes North) permits

Published: yes.
Last verified: 2026-10-15. Stale after: 2026-10-22.
Page: https://parksahead.com/permits/the-wave/
Apply any time during a month for the month four months ahead: Oct → Feb 2027 · Nov → Mar · Dec → Apr · Jan → May · Feb → Jun · Mar → Jul. Draw at 9 a.m. MT on the 1st of the next month. Daily lottery: apply 6 a.m.–6 p.m. two days before, from a mobile device inside the geofence.
Official sources: https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov (advanced 274309; daily 4251909). $6 application; $7/person (and per dog) if selected. Up to 3 dates per application; one application per person per lottery.
Weather: NWS forecast: Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.04242&lon=-112.512256
Source: BLM: Advanced Lottery FAQ https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs
Source: Recreation.gov: advanced lottery https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309
Source: Recreation.gov: daily lottery https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909
Parks Ahead is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Bureau of Land Management or Recreation.gov.

### Grand Canyon backcountry permits

Published: yes.
Last verified: 2026-10-15. Stale after: 2026-10-22.
Page: https://parksahead.com/permits/grand-canyon-backcountry/
Apply the 16th to the 1st (5 p.m. MST), about 4 months before your start month. For Mar 2027: Oct 16–Nov 1 · Apr: Nov 16–Dec 1 · May: Dec 16–Jan 1 · Jun: Jan 16–Feb 1 · Jul: Feb 16–Mar 1 · Aug: Mar 16–Apr 1. Remaining permits open to the public on the 1st, about 3 months out, at 8 a.m. MST.
Official sources: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit-questions.htm https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675337
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov (permit 4675337). $10 per application/permit + $15/person/night below rim ($4 above rim). Inner-canyon corridor closures were in effect as of Oct 15, 2026.
Weather: NWS forecast: South Rim (Grand Canyon Village) https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.0544&lon=-112.1401
Source: NPS: lottery schedule (FAQ) https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit-questions.htm
Source: NPS: backcountry permits https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm
Note 2026-10-15: As of Oct 15, 2026, NPS lists inner-canyon closures after flash flooding, including the entire North Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground, and the South Kaibab Trail below Tip-Off Point, with no estimated reopening. NPS also lists inner-canyon water as turned off. (https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/key-messages.htm)
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### Yosemite wilderness permits

Published: yes.
Last verified: 2026-10-15. Stale after: 2026-10-22.
Page: https://parksahead.com/permits/yosemite-wilderness/
60% by lottery 24 weeks before start date; leftovers first come, first served from about 22 weeks out; 40% released 7 days ahead.
Official sources: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wpres.htm https://www.recreation.gov/permits/445859
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov. $10 processing fee per application, plus $5 per person if you receive a permit (both non-refundable). Reservations are only available for trips May through October; permits are required all year.
Weather: NWS forecast: Yosemite Valley https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7456&lon=-119.5936
Source: NPS: wilderness permit reservations https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wpres.htm
Parks Ahead is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service or Recreation.gov.

### Mount Whitney permits

Published: yes.
Last verified: 2026-10-15. Stale after: 2026-11-14.
Page: https://parksahead.com/permits/mount-whitney/
Feb 1–Mar 1 apply · Mar 15 results · Apr 21 claim and pay deadline (9 p.m. PT) · Apr 22, 7 a.m. PT leftover dates open first come, first served. Quota season May 1–Nov 1.
Official sources: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/wilderness/mount-whitney https://www.recreation.gov/permits/445860
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov (permit 445860). $15/person to claim. One application per group/household.
Weather: NWS forecast: Mt. Whitney permit area https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.5786&lon=-118.2922972
Source: USFS Inyo: Mount Whitney https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/wilderness/mount-whitney
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### Havasupai (Havasu Falls) permits

Published: yes.
Last verified: 2026-10-15. Stale after: 2026-11-14.
Page: https://parksahead.com/permits/havasupai/
2027 on-sale date: TBA. The 2026 regular on-sale was Feb 1, 2026, 8 a.m. Arizona time.
Official sources: https://theofficialhavasupaitribe.com/ https://www.havasupaireservations.com/ https://havasupaireservations.com/terms-conditions/ https://havasupaireservations.com/ https://havasupaireservations.com/faqs/
Only at havasupaireservations.com. 2026 prices: $455/person campground (3 nights); $2,277 lodge (3 nights, up to 4 people). Resale and transfer prohibited.
Weather: none.
Source: Official Havasupai Tribe site https://theofficialhavasupaitribe.com/
Source: Havasupai Reservations https://www.havasupaireservations.com/
Source: Havasupai Reservations: terms https://havasupaireservations.com/terms-conditions/
Parks Ahead is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Havasupai Tribe. We don't sell permits and can't get you one.

### Old Rag Mountain day-use tickets (Shenandoah)

Published: yes.
Last verified: 2026-10-15. Stale after: 2026-10-22.
Page: https://parksahead.com/permits/old-rag/
Required Mar 1–Nov 30. Tickets become available the first week of February. 400/day released 30 days ahead + 400/day released 5 days ahead.
Official sources: https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/faqs-oldrag.htm https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10088450
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov. $2 per ticket plus park entrance fee. Main trailhead lot closed for work expected to finish Nov 2026.
Weather: NWS forecast: Shenandoah National Park https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.49236644&lon=-78.46907715
Source: NPS: Old Rag FAQ https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/faqs-oldrag.htm
Note 2026-10-15: The Old Rag Trailhead main parking lot is closed for work NPS expects to finish by November 2026. (https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/faqs-oldrag.htm)
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### Enchantments permits

Published: yes.
Last verified: 2026-10-15. Stale after: 2026-11-14.
Page: https://parksahead.com/permits/enchantments/
Advanced lottery is held Feb 15 through Mar 1 each year, per USFS. Exact 2027 dates are TBA: USFS says to check the Recreation.gov lottery page in January. Results post around Mar 15. Overnight permits are required May 15–Oct 31; the daily geofenced lottery runs during that season.
Official sources: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/recreation/enchantments-overnight-permits https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233273
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov (233273). $6 application; $5/person/day. One permit per person per season.
Weather: NWS forecast: Enchantment Permit Area https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.48666&lon=-120.78666
Source: USFS: Enchantments overnight permits https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/recreation/enchantments-overnight-permits
Source: Recreation.gov: advanced lottery https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233273
Parks Ahead is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the USDA Forest Service or Recreation.gov.

### Half Dome permits (Yosemite)

Published: yes.
Last verified: 2026-10-15. Stale after: 2026-10-22.
Page: https://parksahead.com/permits/half-dome/
Preseason lottery Mar 1–31 (Eastern time); results mid-April. Daily lottery during the hiking season: apply two days before, midnight–4 p.m. PT; results that night.
Typical, not guaranteed. Typical cable season (not guaranteed): “The cables are normally up the Friday before the last Monday in May (Memorial Day) and the last day to use the cables is the day after the second Monday in October.” These dates are subject to change based on conditions. Last checked 2026-10-16. Check status: NPS: Yosemite current conditions https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm. Source: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm. These dates are typical and not guaranteed.
Official sources: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm https://www.recreation.gov/permits/234652
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov or 877-444-6777. Up to 6 permits per application. 225 day-hiker permits/day in the preseason lottery. $10 per application; $10 per person if you receive a permit. Backpackers get Half Dome with their wilderness permit instead.
Weather: NWS forecast: Yosemite Valley https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7456&lon=-119.5936
Source: NPS: Half Dome permits https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm
Parks Ahead is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service or Recreation.gov.

### Haleakalā sunrise reservations

Published: yes.
Last verified: 2026-10-15. Stale after: 2026-10-22.
Page: https://parksahead.com/permits/haleakala-sunrise/
Up to 60 days ahead, released at 7 a.m. HST. A portion released 2 days (48 h) ahead. One reservation per three-day period.
Official sources: https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/sunrise.htm https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/haleakala-sunrise-reservations-faq.htm https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/253731
Data Source: Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov. $1.00 per vehicle, in addition to the park entrance fee. Bring valid ID and confirmation.
Weather: NWS forecast: Haleakalā summit sunrise area https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=20.7097222&lon=-156.1644444
Source: NPS: sunrise reservations https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/sunrise.htm
Source: NPS: sunrise reservations FAQ https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/haleakala-sunrise-reservations-faq.htm
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## Calendar facts

- Oct 2026: Oct 1–20: Zion Angels Landing seasonal lottery (Dec–Feb hikes); permits issued Oct 25 (https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm)
- Oct 2026: Oct 1–31: The Wave advanced lottery for Feb 2027 (draw Nov 1) (https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909)
- Oct 2026: Oct 16–Nov 1: Grand Canyon backcountry lottery for Mar 2027 starts (https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit-questions.htm https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm)
- Oct 2026: Oct 25: last day of 2026 Acadia Cadillac Summit Road reservations (https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/vehicle_reservations.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/drive-cadillac-mountain.htm)
- Nov 2026: Nov 1–30: The Wave for Mar 2027 (https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909)
- Nov 2026: Nov 16–Dec 1: Grand Canyon backcountry for Apr 2027 (https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit-questions.htm https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm)
- Nov 2026: Nov 30: last day 2026 Old Rag tickets are required (https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/faqs-oldrag.htm)
- Dec 2026: Dec 1–31: The Wave for Apr 2027 (https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909)
- Dec 2026: Dec 16–Jan 1: Grand Canyon backcountry for May 2027 (https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit-questions.htm https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm)
- Jan 2027: Jan 1–20: Zion Angels Landing seasonal lottery (Mar 1–May 31 hikes); permits issued Jan 25 (https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm)
- Jan 2027: Jan 1–31: The Wave for May (https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909)
- Jan 2027: Jan 16–Feb 1: Grand Canyon backcountry for Jun (https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit-questions.htm https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm)
- Jan 2027: January: USFS says 2027 Enchantments lottery dates will be posted on Recreation.gov (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/recreation/enchantments-overnight-permits https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233273)
- Feb 2027: Feb 1–Mar 1: Mount Whitney lottery (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/wilderness/mount-whitney)
- Feb 2027: Havasupai 2027 on-sale: TBA (2026's was Feb 1, 8 a.m. Arizona time) (https://theofficialhavasupaitribe.com/ https://www.havasupaireservations.com/ https://havasupaireservations.com/terms-conditions/)
- Feb 2027: First week of Feb: Old Rag day-use tickets become available (https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/faqs-oldrag.htm)
- Feb 2027: ~Feb 15–Mar 1: Enchantments advanced lottery (exact 2027 dates TBA) (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/recreation/enchantments-overnight-permits https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233273)
- Feb 2027: Feb 1–28: The Wave for Jun (https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909)
- Feb 2027: Feb 16–Mar 1: Grand Canyon backcountry for Jul (https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit-questions.htm https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm)
- Mar 2027: Mar 1–31: Half Dome preseason lottery (https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm)
- Mar 2027: Mar 1: Old Rag ticket season begins (https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/faqs-oldrag.htm)
- Mar 2027: Mar 15: Mount Whitney results; Enchantments results around Mar 15 (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/wilderness/mount-whitney https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/recreation/enchantments-overnight-permits https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233273)
- Mar 2027: Mar 1–31: The Wave for Jul (https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909)
- Mar 2027: Mar 16–Apr 1: Grand Canyon backcountry for Aug (https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit-questions.htm https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm)
- Apr 2027: Apr 1–20: Zion Angels Landing seasonal lottery (Jun–Aug hikes); permits issued Apr 25 (https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm)
- Apr 2027: Mid-April: Half Dome results (https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm)
- Apr 2027: Apr 21: Whitney claim deadline · Apr 22, 7 a.m. PT: leftover Whitney dates open (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/wilderness/mount-whitney)
- Apr 2027: Apr 1–30: The Wave for Aug (https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909)
- May 2027: Rocky Mountain timed entry and Acadia Cadillac reservations: 2027 TBA (in 2026, RMNP's first release was May 1 at 8 a.m. MDT; Acadia's season began May 20) (https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/vehicle_reservations.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/drive-cadillac-mountain.htm)
- May 2027: May 1: Whitney quota season begins · May 15: Enchantments overnight permit season and daily lottery begin (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/wilderness/mount-whitney https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/recreation/enchantments-overnight-permits https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233273)
- Rolling: Haleakalā sunrise: 60 days out, 7 a.m. HST; part released 48 h ahead (https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/sunrise.htm https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/haleakala-sunrise-reservations-faq.htm)
- Rolling: Yosemite wilderness (trips May–Oct): lottery 24 weeks out; 40% released 7 days out (https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wpres.htm)
- Rolling: Zion Angels Landing day-before lottery: daily, 12:01 a.m.–3 p.m. MT (https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm)
- Rolling: The Wave daily lottery: 2 days ahead, 6 a.m.–6 p.m., inside the geofence (mobile only) (https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/fact-sheet/coyote-buttes-north-advanced-lottery-wave-faqs https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309 https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909)
- Rolling: Half Dome daily lottery (in season): 2 days ahead, midnight–4 p.m. PT (https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm)
- Rolling: Old Rag (Mar–Nov): 30 days and 5 days ahead (https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/faqs-oldrag.htm)
- Rolling: Arches Fiery Furnace: 2–7 days ahead (https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/fiery-furnace-permit.htm)
- No entry reservation in 2026: Yosemite NP: No entry reservations in 2026, including the Feb–Mar firefall period. 2027: TBA. (https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/reservations.htm)
- No entry reservation in 2026: Glacier NP: No vehicle reservations in 2026. A ticketed Logan Pass shuttle was piloted (tickets 60 days ahead from May 2; next-day tickets at 7 p.m. MDT) and ended Sept 7, 2026. 2027: TBA. (https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/vehicle-reservations2026.htm)
- No entry reservation in 2026: Arches NP: No timed-entry reservations in 2026; Fiery Furnace permits still required (above). 2027: TBA. (https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news02182026.htm)
- No entry reservation in 2026: Mount Rainier NP: No timed-entry reservations for any part of the park in 2026. 2027: TBA. (https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-will-not-require-timed-entry-reservations-in-2026.htm)
- No entry reservation in 2026: NPS overview: Summer 2026 access plans for Arches, Glacier, Rocky Mountain and Yosemite. (https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-expands-access-for-summer-2026-while-maintaining-safety-at-high-visitation-parks.htm)