National Park Reservation

Yosemite NP

Period requiring reservations: 13 April, 2024 – 27 October, 2024
13 April – 30 June Saturdays, Sundays, holidays (27 May & 19 June) only
1 July – 16 August Everyday
17 August – 27 October Saturdays, Sundays, holidays
(2 September & 14 October) only

Time requiring reservations: 5AM – 4PM

Will start taking reservations on: 5 January, 2024 – 8AM Pacific Time

For all arrival dates, 13 April – 27 October

Additional reservations available: 8AM PDT 7 days before entry (ie. For 30 May on 23 May)

Reservation Site: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086745

Additional Info: Reservations required for visitors driving on Highway 120
(via Tioga Pass)
from/to Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Death Valley, and
Las Vegas.

- Reservations will be required for 13 April, 2024 to 27 October, 2024
- Visitors can book reservations first come first serve on Recreation.gov beginning on
5 January, 2024.
- Good for 3 consecutive days
- Reservations required for visitors even just driving on Highway 120 (via Tioga Pass)
- After entering, visitors may stay in the park as long as they wish for the remainder of
the day.
- A limited number of additional reservations (30% of total) will be available for purchase
8PM PDT 7 days
before entry, through Recreation.gov (NOT available at the park entrance)
- For visitors who have reservations at the following lodges located in the park,
reservations are
NOT required:
- Ahwahnee Hotel
- Yosemite VALLEY Lodge
- Wawona Hotel
- Curry Village

Arches NP

Period requiring reservations: 1 April, 2024 – 31 October, 2024

Time requiring reservations: 7AM – 4PM, Daily

Will start taking reservations on: 2 January, 2024 – 8AM Mountain Time

Additional reservations available: 6PM Mountain Time the before entry
ie. Reservations for16 juni will become available at 6PM
on 15 June.

Reservation Site: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10088426

- Reservations will be required for 1 April, 2024 to 31 October, 2024
- Visitors can book reservations first come first serve on Recreation.gov beginning at
8AM MST (GMT-7) on 2 January, 2024.
- The park will release reservations 3 months in advance in monthly blocks:
2 January, 2024 1 – 30 April
1 February, 2024 1 – 31 May
1 March, 2024 1 – 30 June
1 April, 2024 1 – 31 July
1 May, 2024 1 – 31 August
1 June, 2024 1 – 30 September
1 July, 2024 1 – 31 October
- After making a reservation, visitors will receive a Timed Entry Ticket – will be required
to enter the park from 7AM to 4PM daily and will allow visitors to enter the park
during a one-hour specified window.
- After entering, visitors may stay in the park as long as they wish for the remainder of
the day.
- A limited number of additional reservations will be available for purchase 6PM MDT the
day before entry
,
through Recreation.gov (NOT available at the park entrance)
- For visitors who book the tours to Arches NP (such as by Adrift and Moab Adventure
Center)
are NOT required to have reservations to the park during the tours.

Glacier NP

Seperate reservations are required for each of 3 areas in  2024
- Going-to-the-sun Road (Logan Pass) West Entrance Only
- North Fork
- Many Glacier

Period requiring reservations: Going-to-the-Sun Road (Good for ONE DAY - changed
from 3 days in 2023)
West Entrance: 24 May, 2024 –
8 September, 2024
St. Mary Entrance: NOT REQUIRED
North Fork (Good for One Day)
24 May, 2024 – 8 September, 2024
Many Glacier (Good for One Day)
1 July, 2024 – 8 September, 2024
(Reservations NOT required for Two Medicine in 2024)

Time requiring reservations: 6AM – 3PM Daily

Will start taking reservations on: 25 January, 2024 – 8AM Mountain Time

- The park will release reservations 119 days in advance on a rolling daily basis.
25 January, 2024 for 24 May
26 January, 2024 for 25 May
27 January, 2024 for 26 May
2 February, 2024 for 1 June
3 March, 2024 for 1 July
3 April, 2024 for 1 August
4 May, 2024 for 1 September

Additional reservations available: 7PM (changed from 8AM in 2023) Mountain Time the day
before entry (
ie. Reservations for 16 June will become
available at 7PM on 15 June.)

Reservation Site: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087086

Additional Info: Glacier NP 2024 Reservation System

 

- In 2024, 3 areas of the park require separate reservations, each has a different period
requiring reservations. The majority of visitors probably visit Going-to-the-Sun Road
only.
o Going-to-the-Sun Road (Good for One Day)
West Entrance: 24 May, 2024 – 8 September, 2024
St. Mary Entrance NOT REQUIRED
o North Fork (Good for One Day) 24 May, 2024 –
8 September, 2024
o Many Glacier (Good for One Day) 1 July, 2024 – 8 September, 2024

 

In 2024, Going-to-the-Sun Road (Logan Pass) is accessible from St. Mary’s
Entrance WITHOUT reservations throughout the season but please be aware of the
seasonal closure of Logan Pass due to snow; the opening / closing dates
in the past are Here .

- Reservations for each area are NOT required for overnight guests for the following
lodges;
o Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Lake McDonald Lodge
- Motel Lake McDonald
- Rising Sun Motor In

 

Also new in 2024, visitors will be able to access Apgar Village amenities, including the
Apgar Visitor Center, without a vehicle reservation. Lodging, camping (including front
country developed campgrounds and backcountry camping permits), transportation,
or commercialactivity reservations originating in Apgar will no longer provide access
beyond the Apgar filter check point.

o Many Glacier
- Many Glacier Hotel
- Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

o North Fork
Reservations are required for ALL VISITORS

ie. Visitors with overnight reservations at Lake McDonald Lodge
Going-to-the-Sun Road NO reservation required
Many Glacier, North Fork Reservation REQUIRED

ie. Visitors with overnight reservations at Swiftcurrent Motor Inn
Many Glacier NO reservation required
Going-to-the-Sun Road   Reservation REQUIRED
(from West Entrance), North Fork

- Limited numbers of additional reservations will be available
ONE DAY BEFORE in 2024
(ie. Reservations for 16 June will become available at 7PM on 15 June)

 

Rocky Mountain NP

Two types of reservations will be available:
1. For the entire park + the Bear Lake Road Corridor (24 May, 2024 – 20 October 2024)
2. For the entire park only (exclude the Bear Lake Road) (24 May, 2024 – 15 October, 2024)

Period requiring reservations: 24 May, 2024 - 20 October, 2024 (Good for One Day)

Time requiring reservations: 5AM – 6PM Daily (for the entire park + the Bear Lake
Road corridor)
  9AM - 2PM Daily (for the entire park exclude the Bear
Lake)

Will start taking reservations on: 1 May, 2024 – 8AM Mountain Time

Additional reservations available: 7PM Mountain Time the day before entry

Reservation Site: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086910

- Reservations will be required for 24 May, 2024 to 20 October, 2024 (15 October without
Bear Lake)
- Visitors can book 60% of all reservations first come first serve on Recreation.gov
beginning at 8AM MDT (GMT-7) on 1 May, 2024.
- The park will release reservations 1 month in advance in monthly blocks:
1 May, 2024 24 May – 30 June
1 June, 2024 1 – 31 July
1 July, 2024 1 – 31 August
1 August, 2024 1 - 30 September
1 September, 2024 1 - 20 October
- After booking a reservation, visitors will receive a Timed Entry Ticket – will be required
to enter the park from 5AM to 6PM daily (and will allow visitors to enter the park during
a two-hour specified window.
- After entering, visitors may stay in the park as long as they wish for the remainder of
the day.
- A limited number of additional reservations (40% of all reservations) will be available
for purchase 7PM MDT (Changed from 5PM in 2023) the day before entry, through
Recreation.gov (NOT available at the park entrance)

Trail Ridge Road has a seasonal closure due to snow; the opening / closing dates in the past are Here

MT. Rainier NP

Separate reservations will be required for two areas:

1. Paradise Corridor (the main corridor (24 May, 2024 – 20 October 2024)
2. Sunrise Corridor  (3 July, 2024 – 2 September, 2024)

Period requiring reservations: 24 May, 2024 - 2 September, 2024 (Good for One Day)

Time requiring reservations: 7AM – 3PM Daily (for the entire park + the Bear Lake
Road corridor)

Will start taking reservations on: 21 February, 2024 – 8AM Pacific Time

Additional reservations available: 7PM Pacific Time the day before entry

Reservation Site: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10101917

- Reservations will be required for 24 May, 2024 to 2 September, 2024 (from 3 July
for Sunrise Corridor

- Visitors can book first come first serve on Recreation.gov beginning at 8AM PT
(GMT-7) on 21 February, 2024

- The park will release reservations 90 days in advance in monthly blocks:
o Paradise Corridor
21 February, 2024 24 May – 30 June
1 April, 2024 1 July – 31 July
1 May, 2024 1 August – 2 September
o Sunset Corridor
21 February, 2024 24 May – 30 June
1 April, 2024 3 July – 31 July
1 May, 2024 1 August – 2 September

  - For visitors who have reservations at Paradise Inn and National Park Inn within the 
Paradise Corridor can use proof of their reservation for entry AFTER 1PM on the 
day of their reservation (A reservation is required if they’d like to enter the park 
before 1PM)
After booking a reservation, visitors will receive a Timed Entry Ticket – will be
required to enter the park from 7AM to 3PM daily (and will allow visitors to enter
the park during a two-hour specified window.
  - After entering, visitors may stay in the park as long as they wish for the remainder
of the day.
- A limited number of additional reservations will be available for purchase 7PM PT
the day before entry
, through Recreation.gov (NOT available at the park entrance)

Angels Landing in Zion NP

https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm

This is only for the hike to Angels Landing – no reservations are required to get into the park
(at least this has not been announced yet)

Period requiring reservations: all year

Time requiring reservations: all day

Will start taking reservations on: ------

Additional permits available: Between 12:01AM - 03:00PM Mountain Time
on the day before

Permit Site: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675310

- The National Park Service (NPS) will issue permits using ONLINE LOTTERIES
at Recreation.gov
- There are two ways: the advance lottery/permit and the day-before permit
- The park will release reservations 1 month in advance in 3 month blocks:
1 January, 2024 1 March – 31 May
1 – 20 April, 2024 1 June – 31 August (lottery winners notified on 25 April)
1 – 20 July, 2024 1 September – 30 November (lottery winners notified
on 25 July)
1 – 20 October, 2024 1 December – 28 February, 2024 (lottery winners notified
on 25 October)

- Additional permits become available on the day before you want to hike – must
apply between 12:01AM and 3:00PM Mountain Time ie. If you would like to hike
on a Tuesday, you need to apply between 12:01AM-3:00PM on Monday. Permits
will be issued at 4PM on Monday.
- If successful, a confirmation email that serves as the permit will be send to the
permit holder.
- An electronic or paper copy of the confirmation email must be carried while on
your hike (mobile phone service in the park is very limited –
paper copy recommended)
- The permits are valid for a single day for a group size up to 6 people.
- People applying multiple times as permit holders will have their lottery applications
canceled without refund.

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