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Permit Info: Wilderness permits are required year round for overnight trips. Day use does not require a permit. May 1 through November 1 quota limits overnight visitors to 25 people per day. Busiest Season: July-August: Restrictions: No campfires; Food, trash and scented items must be stored in bear proof containers or counter balanced.
How to Score Permits for Big Pine Lakes There are 2 ways to get permits for Big Pine: online and walkup. 15 permits are available online beginning 6 months before the permit date, while 10 are reserved for walkups beginning at 11am the day before the permit date.
Obtaining a permit to backpack Big Pine Lakes via the Big Pine Creek North Fork trail is a challenge. 60% of permits are released 6 months before the trip start date. For instance, July 4 opens on January 4. The remaining 40% of permits are released two weeks before.
Since the Big Pines Lakes portion of the John Muir Wilderness is in the Inyo National Forest, they are in charge of issuing permits (working in partnership with Recreation.gov). There are daily quotas for each trailhead, so obtaining a wilderness permit reservation is recommended.
Longer hikes up the north fork trail leads to glacier fed lakes, First through Seventh lakes and great views into the Palisade Glacier Basin. Overnight stays in the John Muir Wilderness require a wilderness permit. At a Glance. Information Center: White Mountain Visitor Center ( 760) 873-2500.
Explore travel tips, safety measures, and responsible tourism practices for an unforgettable trek to Big Pine Lakes. Learn about permits, hydration, nutrition, and wildlife etiquette needed for proper planning in this informative guide.
Permit Info: Wilderness permits are required year round for overnight trips; Day use does not require a permit. May 1 through November 1 quota limits visitors to 12 people per day. Restrictions: No campfires. Food, trash and scented items must be stored in bear proof containers, or counter balanced.
