Cattle Creek
Hoover Wilderness · California
Cattle Creek is one of the permitted entry points in Hoover Wilderness on recreation.gov. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
When permits are released
Quota season is June 15 – October 15: 50% of each trailhead's quota opens on a rolling 6-month window, advancing each morning at 7:00 AM Pacific. The remaining 50% drops 3 days before entry at 7:00 AM Pacific. Off-season, permits are still required (and still bought on recreation.gov) but have no quota - they never sell out.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Barney Lake - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Horse Creek Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Green Lake via Green Creek Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Summit Lake via Virginia Lakes Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Emma Lake Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do Cattle Creek permits open?
Quota season is June 15 – October 15: 50% of each trailhead's quota opens on a rolling 6-month window, advancing each morning at 7:00 AM Pacific. The remaining 50% drops 3 days before entry at 7:00 AM Pacific. Off-season, permits are still required (and still bought on recreation.gov) but have no quota - they never sell out. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.
What if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add Cattle Creek to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.
How competitive is Cattle Creek?
We are still collecting demand data for this pass.
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.
Nearby passes
Book on recreation.gov · All Hoover Wilderness passes · Hoover Wilderness permit guide