Glacier Basin Camp
Mount Rainier · Washington
Glacier Basin Camp is one of the permitted entry points in Mount Rainier on recreation.gov. The daily quota is 3 people/day, and dates can sell out ahead of the season. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
Quota
3 people/day
When permits are released
The whole late-May – mid-October season goes on sale at once in late April (2026: April 25) at 7:00 AM Pacific, after the February–March early-access lottery. Cancellations reopen camps all summer. Outside the season permits are walk-up/self-registration only.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Camp Summerland and Lakes via Wonderland Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Camp Muir Route via Skyline Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Glacier Basin Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Lake George and Gobblers Knob Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Kautz to Longmire via Indian Henry's Hunting Ground - 4.8 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do Glacier Basin Camp permits open?
The whole late-May – mid-October season goes on sale at once in late April (2026: April 25) at 7:00 AM Pacific, after the February–March early-access lottery. Cancellations reopen camps all summer. Outside the season permits are walk-up/self-registration only. 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 Glacier Basin Camp 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 Glacier Basin Camp?
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
- Camp Curtis Alpine Camp - 2 mi away
- Emmons Glacier Alpine Zone - 2 mi away
- Camp Schurman Alpine Camp - 2 mi away
- Emmons Flats Alpine Zone - 2 mi away
- Carbon Alpine Zone (Curtis Ridge) - 3 mi away
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