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Camping in the backcountry requires a free permit. These permits must be obtained in person no more than 48 hours prior to use. You can obtain permits at the ranger station or visitor center (usually ranger station, but it depends on staffing) nearest your departure point. Camping is only allowed in designated campsites. Campfires are permitted only in established fire pits. Wood fires are not allowed in some backcountry campsites. A food storage pole, to keep the food away from the bears, is provided at most designated campsites. The backcountry permit is valid only for the itinerary and dates specified.
Although permits must be obtained in person no more than 48 hours in advance, backcountry campsites may be reserved in advance. Requests for reservations must be submitted by mail or in person. They cannot be made over the phone or by fax. Reservations are booked on a first-come, first served basis. You will receive a confirmation notice, not a permit. This confirmation notice must then be converted to the actual permit not more than 48 hours in advance of the first camping date. Details are provided on the confirmation notice. The reservation fee is $15 (1996) regardless of the number of nights out or the number of people involved. The fee is not refundable. To receive the forms to make an advance reservation, write the park at:
Or call to request forms:
One word of warning: when you get to the park you may find that your reserved itinerary has been canceled due to bear activity in the area. Come with the knowledge that you may have to change your plans.
Because only a portion of the approximately 300 backcountry campsites are available for advance reservations, you may choose to wait until you arrive in the park to reserve your site(s) and obtain your permit. The $15 fee applies only to reservations made more than 48 hours in advance of the start of your trip.
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