Devil's Lake/Wickiup (South Sister)
Central Cascades Wilderness · Oregon
Devil's Lake/Wickiup (South Sister) is one of the permitted entry points in Central Cascades Wilderness on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 83/100. 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: about 40% of each trailhead's overnight quota goes on sale for the whole season in one early-April opening at 7:00 AM Pacific (2026: April 7); the remaining ~60% is released rolling 7 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
Very high demand (83/100)
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Metolius-Windigo - Trail 99: Three Creek Meadow to Sisters - 4.9 on AllTrails
- No Name Lake and Bend Glacier via Crater Ditch Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- South Sister Climber Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Green Lakes and Soda Creek Loop - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Canyon Creek Meadows Loop - 4.8 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do Devil's Lake/Wickiup (South Sister) permits open?
What if my dates are sold out?
How competitive is Devil's Lake/Wickiup (South Sister)?
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
Nearby passes
- Broken Top/Crater Ditch - 5 mi away
- Chush Falls - 11 mi away
- Benson/Tenas - 14 mi away
- Box Canyon/Crossing Way - 18 mi away
- Bear Valley - 34 mi away
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