Half Dome Permits for Day Hikers - U.S. National Park Service
Permits to hike to the top of Half Dome are required seven days per week when the cables are up (as called for in the Half Dome Stewardship Plan in order to protect wilderness character, reduce crowding, protect natural and cultural resources, and improve safety).
Half Dome Permits for Backpackers - U.S. National Park Service
May 30, 2024 · Permits to hike to the top of Half Dome are required seven days per week when the cables are up, even for backpackers with wilderness permits. The quota for Half Dome permits for backpackers is about 75 permits per day.
Half Dome Day Hike - U.S. National Park Service
Sep 10, 2024 · If you plan to hike Half Dome, you must have a permit. For day hikers, permits are available by lottery in March, with a limited number available two days in advance. Backpackers, including those who want to camp in Little Yosemite Valley, should request a Half Dome permit with their wilderness permit .
Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 1, 2023 · If you're planning to hike to the top of Half Dome, you need a Half Dome permit, which you can request on your wilderness permit application. (This is a different process than if you're planning to day-hike to Half Dome.)
Half Dome and Little Yosemite Valley - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 3, 2021 · Wilderness permits for the trails leading to Little Yosemite Valley are the most difficult to obtain, and a wilderness permit reservation is strongly recommended. ( A permit is now required for day hikers and backpackers hiking to Half Dome .)
Half Dome Permit Lottery Statistics - U.S. National Park Service
Jun 26, 2024 · This chart shows Half Dome preseason lottery applications by day of the week. On this page, you can find various statistics relating to the Half Dome permit lotteries to help you make an informed decision when you apply for the lotteries.
Permits & Reservations - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National …
Jan 10, 2025 · Wilderness Permits. Permit required for overnight hiking; Half Dome Permits. Permit required to hike Half Dome when the cables are up; Business Permits and Commercial Use Authorizations Learn more about commercial use authorizations for commercial passenger vehicles, tours, etc. Special Use Permits
Wilderness Permits Frequently Asked Questions
Nov 26, 2024 · Half Dome Permits Can I hike Half Dome on a wilderness backpacking trip? Yes. Wilderness permits starting from specified trailheads are eligible for Half Dome permits. This is the most popular wilderness trip in the park: permits are very difficult to get, so plan accordingly. How do Half Dome permits for backpackers work?
Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits Available March 1
Mar 1, 2015 · Yosemite National Park will implement the Half Dome Cables Day Use Permit Interim Program beginning this summer for ascending the Half Dome cables on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. No permits will be required for the Half Dome cables Monday through Thursday.
Wilderness Permits - U.S. National Park Service
Jun 16, 2024 · A wilderness permit is required year-round for backpacking, overnight climbing, or any other overnight stay in the Yosemite Wilderness. A wilderness permit is not required for day hikes (unless hiking to Half Dome) or for staying in lodging facilities and …