Central Cascades Wilderness Permit System to adopt new changes

Bend and Springfield, Ore. —  Today, the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests announce changes to the Central Cascades Wilderness Permit System.
The changes are designed to improve the permit system following last summer’s first year of implementation. The changes will increase permit opportunities for the public and simplify the permit system.


NEW CHANGES:

• Permit Season from June 15th to October 15th
• Day use permits only available on a rolling basis 
• Most trailheads will have increased quota for day use 
• Overnight permit quota now based on date of entry 
• Overnight permits will be available April 5th, with 60% of permits being available on a 7-day rolling window 
• Hunters can use tag as a valid wilderness permit

Find a full detailed outline here, or view the official USFS press release below.