Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permits – Full Season in Advance

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This is the page to purchase Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permits – Full Season in Advance.

Permits go on sale the first Tuesday in March. For 2024 this will be March 5th at 8:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time.  

This may not be the only permit you need for your trip. Overnight Permits, Day Use Permits and Parking Reservations are required to visit Indian Peaks Wilderness depending on season, group size, and location. Before purchasing this permit, view all requirements at Indian Peaks Wilderness.  

Indian Peaks Wilderness is located along the Continental Divide between Boulder County to the east and Grand County to the west. Indian Peaks Wilderness is a popular destination for day hiking, backpacking, fishing, and viewing wildlife.

Indian Peaks Wilderness is divided into 17 backcountry zones. Each zone has a permit quota to ensure enjoyment by all visitors and to protect and preserve the wilderness environment from the adverse cumulative impacts due to repeated use.

Permit & Season Information

These permits allow for advanced planning and are released for the entire season in early March. During the summer, you can also check the "3 Day in Advance" permits for additional availability.  

This permit allows the permit holder and their group (max. 12 people) to overnight camp in one of the selected Backcountry Zones within Indian Peaks Wilderness. The permit holder will have the ability to print their permit through their Recreation.gov account starting 7 days prior to the permit entry date. 

This may not be the only permit you need for your trip. Overnight Permits, Day Use Permits and Parking Reservations are required to visit Indian Peaks Wilderness depending on season, group size, and location. Before purchasing this permit, view all requirements at Indian Peaks Wilderness.   

Need to Know

Regulations –These regulations exist to protect and preserve the Indian Peaks for present and future generations. The following are subject to minimum $100 and maximum $5000 in fines and/or 6 months imprisonment:

Campfires

Pets 

Camping

Group Size

Motorized/Mechanized Equipment

Recreation Livestock

Backcountry Safety

Leave No Trace

Fee Policy

Each Overnight Permit costs $11.00

Cancellation Policy

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Contact Information

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Visitor Information: 970-295-6600

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