Yosemite High Sierra Camps How to Apply

2011 opening and closing dates are tentative and may be changed due to weather and other unpredictable conditions.  Awarded lottery space is subject to the facility or services being open for the time reserved.

1. Applications will be available online from September 1, 2010 through November 1, 2010.

2. A maximum of eight spaces (six for meals-only) may be requested on one application form.

3. Only one application per party. Duplications will not be accepted.

4. Please do not send payment until requested.

5. Applicants will be notified by January 15, 2011 as to their standing in the lottery.

6. You will receive notification that your application was received once you submit the online from.  Please DO NOT CALL or email to check on the status after that. Due to the volume of applications received, we ask that applicants wait until the lottery is complete to make any inquiries.

7. Any canceled space will be filled by a second round lottery using applications which were not awarded during the first round. Any available space not awarded during the first two rounds will be filled by phone inquiries on a first come first served basis beginning February 8, 2011.

8. All reservations must be paid in full within 30 days of lottery award.

Once the lottery has been completed, any spaces left are available on a first come, first serve basis. In 2010, due to the high volume of lottery requests, we will begin this process on February 9. Open spaces are listed on the Availability page located in this section of the web site and are updated weekly during the season (the page is not 'live' until the lottery process is complete.) 

First come, first serve reservations can be made by calling (801) 559-4909 after February 9.

Looking for a knowledgable and friendly NPS guide to add insight to your backcountry tour? You'll love taking one of our High Sierra Camp Guided Hike Trips. 5 and 7 day guided loop trips take you from one High Sierra Camp to another, enjoying fantastic mountain scenery without giving up a bed and hearty meal at the end of the day.

 

Take a Guided Hike in the High Sierra

If you are unable to secure the dates you are interested in during the lottery process, consider a back country trip guided by one of our own  Yosemite Mountaineering School guides.