Indian Peaks Wilderness Permit Application
Complete one form per trip (one or mulitple consecut
ive nights) in its entirety to receive a permit
A $5.00 permit is required for each backpacking trip per group for overnight camping in the Indian Peaks Wilderness
Area between June 1 and September 15. The fee covers the group and the Arapaho National Recreation Area use fee.
Day and overnight permits are required year round for Outfitters/Guides and large groups (8 to 12 people). Inquire by
calling either the Boulder or Sulphur Ranger District offices at the numbers listed below.
To receive a permit in person with cash, check or card: print and complete this application and bring it to the Boulder
or Granby office with your $5.00 per trip payment.
Mailed applications are also acceptable. Please send in the completed application(s) with one check or money order
made payable to USDA Forest Service. Mail to either address below.
Allow two weeks to receive your permit by mail.
Boulder Ranger District, 2140 Yarmouth Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301; 303-541-2500
Sulphur Ranger District, PO Box 10, 9 Ten Mile Drive, Granby, CO 80446-0010; 970-887-4100
List of Backcountry Zones. Please select which zone(s) for camping and list below.
*Camping available in designated sites only.
Dates (nights 1 - 4)
Zone (camping spot or day hike destination)
If needed, please list any additional consecutive dates and zones on the back of this form.
List of Trailhead Entry/Exit Number and Locations. Please write in numbers below.
Trailhead Entry#: Trailhead Exit #: Number of People: Livestock (e.g. horses**):
Number of Dogs (on a hand-held leash at all times): ** some trails are not accessible to horses
Name: Organization Name (if any):
Address: City: State: Zip:
Daytime Phone (in case we need to contact you):
Is this your first visit to the Indian Peaks Wilderness? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Would you like to receive information about volunteer opportunities? ☐ No
☐ Yes. Email Address:
☐ Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance (Boulder area); www.indianpeakswilderness.org
☐ Grand County Wilderness Group (Winter Park/Granby area); www.gcwg.org
Please Select Permit Type
Day Hiking (Large Groups Only)
