Coarsegrass Meadow
Sierra National Forest · California
Coarsegrass Meadow is one of the permitted entry points in Sierra National Forest 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
Rolling 6-month window: 60% of quota opens 6 months ahead, advancing each morning at 7:00 AM Pacific. The remaining 40% (traditional walk-up quota, sold online) drops 14 days before entry at 7:00 AM Pacific.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Coyote Lake Trail - 4.9 on AllTrails
- Lake Thomas Edison Loop via Bear Ridge - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Twin Lakes Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Dinkey Lakes via Dinkey Lakes and Mystery Lake Trail - 4.7 on AllTrails
- Dinkey Lakes Trail to Cliff Lake - 4.7 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do Coarsegrass Meadow permits open?
Rolling 6-month window: 60% of quota opens 6 months ahead, advancing each morning at 7:00 AM Pacific. The remaining 40% (traditional walk-up quota, sold online) drops 14 days before entry at 7:00 AM Pacific. 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 Coarsegrass Meadow 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 Coarsegrass Meadow?
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
- Billy Creek - 0 mi away
- Badger -- This trailhead is for entry into the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness. - 6 mi away
- Bear Diversion - 16 mi away
- Bear Ridge - 16 mi away
- Cliff Lake - 16 mi away
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