Full-season releaseFirst-come
Early-March on-sale date follows the forest's annual pattern; confirm on Recreation.gov. Trip window: 2026-06-01 → 2026-09-15.
Opens: Mar 3, 2026
U.S. Forest Service · CO
Indian Peaks Wilderness
Backcountry-zone overnight permits for the Indian Peaks Wilderness west of Boulder, required June 1 through September 15.
Permit requiredovernightItinerary dependent
Access requirement
2 ways to get a permit
Three-day advance releaseTimed release
Rolling release 3 days before. Trip window: 2026-06-01 → 2026-09-15.
Permit rules
QuotaAn overnight permit is required for backcountry zones from June 1 through September 15; permits are sold online only.
GroupMaximum 12 people per group.
FeesA reservation fee applies per permit; see Recreation.gov.
TransferThe permit covers the holder and their group in the reserved backcountry zone.
SafetyHigh passes can stay snow-covered into July; afternoon lightning is common above treeline.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
PAWNEE
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 262Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 302Aug 311
Availability: Recreation.gov
CAMP DICK
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 301Aug 312
Availability: Recreation.gov
Rainbow Lakes Campground
First-come
Availability: Unavailable
PEACEFUL VALLEY
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 305Aug 316
Availability: Recreation.gov