Stuart Zone (stock)

The Enchantments · Washington

Stuart Zone (stock) is one of the permitted entry points in The Enchantments 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

The whole season (May 15 – Oct 31) is allocated by lottery (apply Feb 15 – Mar 1); unclaimed and returned permits are released first-come-first-served on April 1 at 7:00 AM Pacific. After that, cancellations reappear continuously with no schedule - exactly what availability watching is for. Off-season overnight trips are self-issued at the trailhead.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in this area.

Popular trails nearby

Frequently asked questions

When do Stuart Zone (stock) permits open?

The whole season (May 15 – Oct 31) is allocated by lottery (apply Feb 15 – Mar 1); unclaimed and returned permits are released first-come-first-served on April 1 at 7:00 AM Pacific. After that, cancellations reappear continuously with no schedule - exactly what availability watching is for. Off-season overnight trips are self-issued at the trailhead. 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 Stuart Zone (stock) 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 Stuart Zone (stock)?

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 The Enchantments passes · The Enchantments permit guide