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No advance reservation needed; purchase on Recreation.gov before your climb. Trip window: 2026-05-01 → 2026-09-30.
U.S. Forest Service · WA
Mount Adams Summit
Climbing passes for travel above 7,000 feet on Mount Adams, required May through September for the South Climb and other routes.
Permit requireddayUseStrenuous snow climb12 mi6,700 ft gain
Access requirement
How to get a permit
Permit rules
QuotaA Mt. Adams Climbing Pass is required May 1 - September 30 for everyone 16 and older traveling above 7,000 feet; there is no daily quota. October through April requires only a free self-issued wilderness permit.
GroupMaximum group size is 12, including pack and saddle stock.
FeesClimbing pass fees apply during the permit season; under 16 free.
TransferPasses are issued per climber and are not transferable.
SafetySteep snow, rockfall, sudden weather, and route-finding above the Lunch Counter require mountaineering preparation.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Takhlakh Lake Campground
Reservable · Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 292Aug 3014Aug 3114
Availability: Recreation.gov
Adams Fork Campground
Reservable · Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 3012Aug 3115
Availability: Recreation.gov
Gotchen Guard Station
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 301Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov
Walupt Lake Campground
Reservable · Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 292Aug 3017Aug 3120
Availability: Recreation.gov