Some locations require a permit to stay overnight. In each tab below you can learn more about how to locate permit information on Campendium.
If using the Campendium website, you will see a permit icon on Campendium review pages for locations known to require a permit:
How to Obtain a Permit
The process for securing a permit to camp depends on the location.
- The best place to start investigating how to obtain a permit for a location is by checking for notes in the Overview field on the Campendium review page, where we will place a direct link to a permitting website if known.
2. If there are no notes for obtaining a permit, the next place to check is the official website for the location. If known, the Official Website will be linked on the Campendium review page in the contact info area:
3. You can also learn more about permitting by calling the phone number listed above Official Website, which should connect you to a land management representative for the location.
If using the Campendium iOS app, scroll to the bottom of a page and you will find permitting information in the overview Notes section:
How to Obtain a Permit
The process for securing a permit to camp depends on the location.
- The best place to start investigating how to obtain a permit for a location is by checking for notes on the Campendium review page, where we will place a direct link to a permitting website if known.
- If there are no notes for obtaining a permit, the next place to check is the official website for the location.
- You can also learn more about permitting by calling the phone number listed, which should connect you to a land management representative for the location.
Campendium does not currently offer an Android app. The Campendium website is mobile friendly, so if you're on an Android mobile device we encourage you to open www.campendium.com in a web browser.
Sometimes permits have an associated fee. Many permits cover a wide area with multiple camping opportunities and are relatively inexpensive or even free. Locations where a permit is required may be categorized as “free” on Campendium because there isn’t a nightly rate for camping at the location.