![]() NPS Photos Plan Your Wilderness Overnight Backpacking Trip![]() NPS *Before you start planning please read the items below to ensure that Rocky Mountain National Park can meet your expectations*➡️ Overnight wilderness backpacking requires a physical permit & an overnight dashtag for your vehicle. This permit must be carried with you into the backcountry. Your wilderness permit is an officially issued, hard copy, printed permit. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
➡️ Overnight wilderness backpackers are REQUIRED to secure all food items, scented items, and garbage inside a hard sided, lockable, commercially made carry in/carry out bear-resistant food storage canister. ![]() NPS Photo Important Trip Planning Information
To see all of the different wilderness campsites available in Rocky, check out the map below:For a more interactive look at Rocky Wilderness Campsites, click here to explore!Reservations for All Summer Wilderness Overnight Backpacking Permits will Open on March 1, 2025 at 8 a.m. MSTTips for Reserving a Wilderness Overnight Backpacking Permit:
Have specific questions about a wilderness backcountry campsite or route? Call RMNP's Wilderness Office and park staff will be happy to assist you!Wilderness Office Hours
Winter Wilderness Overnight Backpacking PermitsFor the wintertime adventurer, winter wilderness campsites are plentiful in the park. Permits & dashtags are required and are issued in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits & dashtags are to be picked up at one of two Wilderness Office locations. Advanced reservations are not accepted during the winter season. ![]() NPS Photo A Changing LandscapeThere are temporary trail and campsite closures in place due to the East Troublesome and Cameron Peak Fires of 2020. Park visitors should be aware of additional hazards when recreating in burn areas including:
To help you plan for your upcoming trip and/or future trips, check out the following resources to help you have a successful and fun wilderness experience:
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Last updated: February 5, 2025