Overnight Wilderness Backpacking Camping Permits for RMNP go on sale March 1

Rocky Mountain National Park posted this on their social media earlier today:

Planning to go wilderness backpacking camping in Rocky Mountain National Park this summer? Now is the time to get ready!

Overnight Wilderness Backpacking Camping Permits will go on sale via Recreation.gov at 8 a.m. MT on Wednesday, March 1.

Please be aware that there will not be any in-person wilderness backpacking reservations taken at the park's Wilderness Offices from March 1 through April 3 for summer trips between May 1 through October 31, 2023. Wilderness trips must be booked using Recreation.gov.

For important tips and to begin planning for your summer backpacking camping trips, visit the park's webpage at https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm. Take time to become familiar with route maps, wilderness campsite locations, and the park's wilderness camping regulations.

Next, visit Rocky's wilderness camping permit site on Recreation.gov and take time to become familiar with the site.

When can I book my summer backpacking trip?

Beginning on March 1 at 8 a.m. MT, the “Check Availability” feature on Recreation.gov will become active and you will be able to book trips for small groups (1-7 people) and large groups (8-12 people).

Jeff
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