Crater Lake Site 9

Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness · Colorado

Crater Lake Site 9 is one of the permitted entry points in Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 53/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.

When permits are released

Overnight zone permits are quota'd year-round and sold in three seasonal releases at 8:00 AM Mountain (7:00 AM Pacific): Feb 15 (for Apr–Jul entries), Jun 15 (Aug–Nov), and Oct 15 (Dec–Mar). One reservation covers your whole party.

Demand

Moderate demand (53/100)

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this area.

Popular trails nearby

Frequently asked questions

When do Crater Lake Site 9 permits open?

Overnight zone permits are quota'd year-round and sold in three seasonal releases at 8:00 AM Mountain (7:00 AM Pacific): Feb 15 (for Apr–Jul entries), Jun 15 (Aug–Nov), and Oct 15 (Dec–Mar). One reservation covers your whole party. 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 Crater Lake Site 9 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 Crater Lake Site 9?

The live demand score is 53/100. Odds of catching an opening are moderate - popular dates sell out.

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

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