Leavitt Meadows
Hoover Wilderness · California
Leavitt Meadows is one of the permitted entry points in Hoover Wilderness on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 17/100. 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.
Demand
Easy to get (17/100)
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 Leavitt Meadows 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 Leavitt Meadows 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 Leavitt Meadows?
The live demand score is 17/100. Odds of catching an opening are good - most dates stay bookable.
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
- Buckeye Creek - 13 mi away
- Horse Creek - 16 mi away
- Green Creek - 21 mi away
- Glacier Canyon - 33 mi away
- Yost / Fern Lakes - 34 mi away
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