Camp Muir and the Muir Corridor
Currently, Camp Muir is FULL Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th. Even for walk-up permits. The only chance of getting a permit is if someone comes down early from their climb and checks out at the desk so that we can avail the numbers in the system. It is likely that permits for Saturday night will all be taken up by early on Friday morning.
Common overflow areas for Camp Muir are the Muir Snowfield and Ingraham Flats. There are 36 people allowed at each of those spots. Right now the system shows limited availability for those sites.
Camp Schurman and the Emmons/Winthrop Corridor
Camp Schurman is also full for Friday and Saturday. The overflow area for Camp Schurman is Emmons Flats. There are only a few sites available at Emmons Flats and these are likely to be full shortly.
Single Push Climbers
All climbers are required to get a backcountry permit for their trip, INCLUDING single push climbing groups. If the campsites are all full along your intended route, then you will not be issued a climbing permit. Climbers found on the mountain without a permit will be turned around by rangers.
Resource Protection and Visitor Safety
The current limits on campers at each camp each night has been in place for a few decades. These numbers represent the maximum limit of people that each area can handle with regards to resource protection and visitor safety. For example at Camp Muir, when we have more than 110 people camping, the number of climbers on the route gets so large that it becomes unsafe. Rockfall from climbers above, long wait times at pinch points or technical crossings, as well as lines for the bathrooms (and managing the human waste collection systems) can all reach un-enjoyable and un-sustainable conditions. When the limits on the wilderness areas reach their maximum visitor's experiences aren't as fun or safe. Please respect these limits.
Reservations
To make a reservation for the coming weeks and ensure a spot on the mountain, please visit this site. About 60 percent of the total number of sites are available for reservation. Please make your reservation two weeks in advance.
