Whats a Wilderness and do I need a Wilderness permit?
According to the Wilderness Act of 1964, wilderness areas are “where earth and its community of life remains untrammeled, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain”. Wilderness Protection will never be gained simply by issuing a set of rules and regulations. It must come with love and understanding of the land. Wilderness Protection is a personal ethic. Some mark is left in Wilderness each time we visit, but each of us can make sure this mark is a small one. Minimum impact or no trace camping should be considered common sense behavior in the back country, but many people are not aware of what they leave behind. The number of visitors admitted to the Wilderness is limited. On summer weekends, some Wilderness areas can fill to capacity well in advance. All Wildernesses, except Santa Rosa and Bighorn Mountains, require free permits for day hiking and camping. Permits can be obtained from the local Ranger Station up to 3 months in advance. An Adventure Pass may be required in some
