Camp ObserverGrizzly Meadow (Stanislaus NF)
Permit cost: $8 per person plus $6 per permit reservation
Permit required
Camp site features
Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap
Nearest dump station: 22.9 mi · Willow Springs RV Park
Nearest water fill: 20.7 mi
Fees
Reservation Fee:
A $6.00 non-refundable reservation fee is required for each permit reservation. Reservation fees are used to finance the online reservation system and software for permit data.
Recreation Fee:
A $8.00 per person recreation fee is charged for all persons in your group ages 13 and older, when reserving a wilderness permit for entry on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest trails in the Hoover Wilderness. The recreation fees are used to finance the on-the-ground wilderness programs on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
There are no discounts for annual passes, military, seniors, or children. All people of all ages count for wilderness quotas.
Rules
Printing Permits
Reserved permits will be emailed or made available to print at home within seven days of the entry date. Please look for an email and check your recreation.gov account as your entry date approaches. Once your permit is printed to PDF no changes can be made. You are required to have a signed hardcopy for the duration of your trip. Permits must be printed no later than 10 a.m. Pacific Time on the entry date or your reservation will be considered a no-show and your permit will be cancelled.
Permit Holder Responsibilities
A signed hard copy permit must be in the group leader’s possession.
Everyone in the group must start on entry date and location on permit.
You cannot exceed the group size stated on permit.
Groups cannot combine to exceed 15 people. In the Sawtooth Ridge Area, the maximum group size is 8.
Permit is valid for continuous wilderness travel. Exiting the wilderness and reentering at a different location voids permit.
Permit expires after exit date.
Review and follow group size limits, food storage, pets, camping and campfire regulations for each area you will pass through.
Rules & Regulations For Hoover Wilderness
Not all locations allow pets, including Yosemite National Park. Ensure pets are allowed along your entire route.
Store your food properly so that it cannot be obtained by bears or other wild animals. Approved bear-resistant food canisters are required in the Hoover Wilderness. Hanging or guarding of food items is not allowed. Cleanup of food and debris if a bear gets into your food is your responsibility.
Wilderness permits are required for all overnight use.
Maximum group size is 15 people; you can travel with no more than 25 head of stock.
Do not camp within 100 feet of any lake shore, stream, or trail. If terrain does not permit camping at least 100 feet away, camp no less than 25 feet away in any situation.
Do not camp within 1/4 mile of Barney Lake for more than one consecutive night. Do not camp within 100 feet of the shore of Barney Lake.
No camping at Red, Blue, and Big Virginia lakes.
Do not build, attend, maintain, or use a campfire, stove fire or barbecue (or any fire that uses wood or charcoal), except for a portable stove using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized fuel, within 1/4 mile of Barney Lake or Peeler Lake and above 9000 feet within the Virginia Creek and Green Creek drainages.
Do not discharge a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun except for emergencies, or the taking of wildlife as permitted by state law.
Do not cut or damage standing trees, live or dead.
Camping is allowed for no more than 14 consecutive days.
It's illegal to possess or use a bicycle, wagon, cart, or other vehicle.
It's illegal to possess or use any motorized or mechanized equipment, including chainsaws.
Additional Rules & Regulations for the Sawtooth Ridge Zone
Do not build, maintain, or use a campfire (any wood or charcoal fire).
Maximum group size is 8 persons, and no stock.
Do not camp within 100 yards of established routes.
Human Waste Disposal
Human waste should be buried 6 to 8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water sources, trails, or campsites.
Behave Responsibly
Respect other visitor’s desire for quiet and solitude. Help protect this natural resource and leave it unmarked for future visitors. Familiarize yourself with Leave No Trace.
Pack out all your trash, help keep our wilderness areas pristine.
Protect water quality, don’t use soap in natural waterways, even biodegradable soap can damage aquatic life. Waste water should be scattered at least 100 feet away from any water source.
Don’t cut switchbacks, shortcutting damages the trail and adds to erosion.
No drones, they're prohibited in wilderness.
Don't camp on vegetation, these fragile areas are easily damaged.
Be Safe
Come prepared to find your way. Do not rely on cell phone for communication or navigation, most of the forest has no cell service.
Check weather and trail conditions.
Download maps, and emergency information before starting on the trail.
Plan to be self-sufficient, bring adequate supplies of food, water and clothing.
Learn symptoms of altitude sickness
Stay Limit
35 nights per trip
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Availability
Permit quota applies to your trip entry date. See the dated quota below, then choose your entry point in the permit flow.
Permit trip planning
Show this permit: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest – Hoover Wilderness Permits
Permit cost: $8 per person plus $6 per permit reservation. See the permit fee policy for exceptions.
Food storage: Store your food properly so that it cannot be obtained by bears or other wild animals. Approved bear-resistant food canisters are required in the Hoover Wilderness. Hanging or guarding of food items is not allowed. Cleanup of food and debris if a bear gets into your food is your responsibility.
Permit lists pack animals: Burro, Goat, Horse or pack mule, Llama. Check the site rules and dates.
Camp lists a group-size cap of 15; check permit rules
Maximum trip length: 35 nights
Check the full permit fees and rules and this page's Rules section before planning your trip.
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