Mt. Whitney Lottery
Quota-season day and overnight Whitney Zone permits are awarded by lottery on Recreation.gov. One application per group or household; winners pay $15 per person and must complete checkout by 9 p.m. Pacific on April 21 or the award is revoked. Quota season is May 1–November 1 (100 day-use and 60 overnight people per day).
Permit dates, fees, and rules change every year. Always confirm on the official agency or booking site before you apply.
What it covers
Lottery administered by Inyo National Forest for the 2027 season.
Linked PeakAtlas3D summits: Mt. Whitney.
Who needs it
Quota-season day and overnight Whitney Zone permits are awarded by lottery on Recreation.gov. One application per group or household; winners pay $15 per person and must complete checkout by 9 p.m. Pacific on April 21 or the award is revoked. Quota season is May 1–November 1 (100 day-use and 60 overnight people per day).
Windows
- Lottery application: Feb 1, 2027 – Mar 1, 2027
- Lottery results posted: Mar 15, 2027
- Winners must claim and pay: Mar 15, 2027 – Apr 21, 2027
- Remaining dates open (first come): Apr 22, 2027 – Nov 1, 2027
How to apply
Use the official booking link below. PeakAtlas3D does not sell permits. Read the source page for group size, ID, and payment rules before you start an application.
Fees (as stated by the source): $15 per person reservation fee to claim a lottery win (Inyo NF / Recreation.gov).
Source
Official source · Verified 2026-10-26