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WILDERNESS PERMIT REQUEST
INSTRUCTIONS
Welcome to the San Gorgonio Wilderness. To ensure a
unique experience and a safe trip, it is in the visitor’s best interest
to be both well informed and adequately prepared prior to entering the
Wilderness. With this in mind please take the time to read the following
information before starting the application process:
It is highly recommended that visitors get a
detailed map of the San Gorgonio Wilderness prior to planning their
trip. The map, and other hiking essentials, along with the
Wilderness permit should be carried with you throughout your
visit. Maps may be purchased at the San Bernardino National Forest
Ranger stations, local sporting goods stores, or at the
SGWA Backcountry Store on this website.
The San Gorgonio Wilderness is home to the
California Black Bear. While bear encounters are not common in the
Wilderness, knowing what to do and what not to do while recreating
in their habitat is vital. To help ensure your safety, as well as
the safety of the bears, we encourage all visitors to read the
bear awareness information found here.
The National Forest
Adventure Pass is required for
each car parked at the Momyer, Vivian Creek, or South
Fork trailheads. The Adventure Pass is in addition to the Wilderness
permit. Here are a
few guidelines to avoid any confusion between the two: The Adventure
Pass is purchased and then displayed in your parked
vehicle. The Wilderness permit is free and is carried
on your person while hiking. For
detailed information on the Adventure Pass program and locations
where they can be purchased,
please click HERE.
The San Gorgonio Wilderness has eight
trailheads offering a variety of access points. You may click on the
appropriate links for more detailed information on:
The following page links are under construction for your use in the
future:
- Equestrian & Stock Animals
- Large Groups (12 or more) or
Organizations (i.e. Boy, Girl Scout groups)
- Winter Travel
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS (Adobe
8.0 Reader required! )
- If using Adobe 8.0 Reader, fill out the permit request online (using your keyboard,
mouse, and/or
TAB key to move from field-to-field; links below). Entries must be
completed in all boxes, including second choices. Incomplete
requests will not be approved. If using an earlier Adobe version,
please print the form and complete with an ink pen.
- Once completed, review the information and then print the
document. Review the Wilderness regulations and initial where indicated,
then sign and date your request. Fax or mail the completed request to
the Mill Creek Ranger Station at the number/address provided.
- Direct all questions regarding Wilderness permits to the Mill
Creek Ranger Station (909) 382-2882. The
San Gorgonio Wilderness Association does NOT issue permits.
Please allow a minimum of five days to process your permit!
Wilderness permit requests are accepted up to 90 days
in advance. Since there are trailhead and campsite quotas (limits) we
encourage you to plan ahead so you will be able to enter at your first
choice trailhead and camp at your first choice campsites if staying
overnight. This is especially critical during the busy summer months
and on holiday weekends. Some trailheads and campsites fill up weeks in
advance.
Please allow a minimum of five days to process your permit!
The Mill Creek Ranger Station is the only location where these permit
requests are processed, and since it is closed Monday through Wednesday and on some holidays, permits cannot be processed on these
dates.
We will fax or mail either the permit (if it has been approved) or
the denied request (if the quota is full) back to you. We can also
leave permits outside the station for pickup outside business hours.
Please note that this method is not foolproof - sometimes permits left
outside get stolen or damaged. Faxing or mailing is thus the preferred
method. Please indicate at the bottom of the request form how you want
the permit returned.
Permits cannot be emailed back to you.
We may not be able to telephone you to fix incomplete requests, so
please take the time to fill out the form in its entirety including
signature at the bottom. Thank you!
Click the appropriate link:
Day Hike Wilderness Permit Request
| Overnight Wilderness Permit Request
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