Three-month rolling releaseTimed release
Permits are released 90 days before the entry date at 7:00 AM Pacific. Trip window: Year-round.
Bureau of Land Management · CA
Lost Coast Trail
Overnight wilderness permits for the northern Lost Coast Trail through the King Range Wilderness.
Permit requiredovernightTide-dependent wilderness24.6 mi1,600 ft gain
Access requirement
How to get a permit
Permit rules
QuotaOvernight use in the King Range Wilderness and Backcountry Management Zone requires a reservation permit.
GroupOrganized group rules apply; group sizes are limited by BLM policy.
Fees$6 reservation cost per permit.
TransferPermit holder rules and Recreation.gov reservation terms apply.
SafetyTide windows, sneaker waves, creek crossings, private property boundaries, and remote evacuation risk are central planning constraints.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Tolkan Campground
First-come · $15.00 per night for campsites First come-first served No day use fee
Availability: Unavailable
Nadelos Campground
First-come · $15.00 per site per night First-come first-served Entire Campground can be reserved for $130 per night.
Availability: Unavailable
Wailaki Campground
First-come · $15.00 per campsite per night First-come, first-served
Availability: Unavailable
Honeydew Campground
Not reservable online
Availability: Unavailable