The Enchantments Permits
Washington's premier alpine destination in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Signature Experiences
The most sought-after permits in Enchantments
Core Zone
“Twenty-four people a day enter the Core Enchantment Zone, the high lake basin between Aasgard Pass and Upper Snow Lake, and every cancellation puts a place back on Recreation.gov.”
Enchantments Thru
“Twenty-four people a day are allowed into the Core Enchantment Zone. Lose the February lottery and cancellations are still your way in: unclaimed awards return on April 1, and cancelled permits keep coming back all season.”
Daily Lottery
The one-day-ahead lottery for the Enchantment Permit Area. You apply from a phone inside a one-mile geofence around the Leavenworth Ranger Station, between 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. PT, for the next day's entry.
Thru-Hikes & Long Trails
Epic multi-day traverses starting from Enchantments
All Permits
Select a permit to learn more and set up alerts
Core Enchantment Zone permit
Overnight permits for the legendary Core Zone, one of America's most spectacular alpine destinations. Unclaimed lottery awards and cancellations return to Recreation.gov through the season.
Enchantments Through-Hike permit
18-mile point-to-point traverse through the Enchantments, from Snow Lakes to Stuart Lake (or via Aasgard Pass from Colchuck Lake). There is no through-hike permit: you reserve the zone you camp in.
Enchantments daily lottery
The one-day-ahead lottery for the Enchantment Permit Area. You apply from a phone inside a one-mile geofence around the Leavenworth Ranger Station, between 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. PT, for the next day's entry.
Colchuck Zone permit
Access to Colchuck Lake area.
Other National Forests & Wilderness Areas
Explore more wilderness permits in the region
BWCAW permits
50 permits
SHT permits
1 permit
Central Cascades permits
19 permits
Mt. Hood permits
4 permits
Permit guides for Enchantments
Enchantments Permit FAQ
What permits are required for The Enchantments?
The Enchantments requires permits for various activities including Core Zone, Daily Lottery, Colchuck, Snow Zone, Enchantments Thru. Each permit has different requirements and booking processes.
How do I get a permit for The Enchantments?
Permits for The Enchantments are available through Lottery systems. Use PermitSnag to track availability and get notified when cancellations occur.
When should I apply for The Enchantments permits?
Cancellations open all season, so set a PermitSnag alert now and we tell you the moment one does. Lottery permits open months in advance; reservation permits release on a rolling basis.