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Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit (36 CFR 1.5, 1.6, and 2.10)
OMB 1024-0022 · DOI/NPS.
OMB 1024-0022
The Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application, Form 10-404, and the Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag, Form 10-404A, are used to implement the NPS Backcountry/Wilderness Permit reservation and issuance process to provide access into backcountry and wilderness areas where registration is required or limits are imposed in accordance with regulations. The backcountry/wilderness permit permitting process enhances the ability of the National Park Service (NPS) to issue hazard warnings, closure notification, conduct search and rescue efforts, promote Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, and provide mission-based visitor and resource protection.
The latest form for Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit (36 CFR 1.5, 1.6, and 2.10) expires 2027-10-31 and is listed under ICR 202306-1024-003.
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10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Individuals)
Federal Enterprise Architecture: Natural Resources - Recreational Resource Management and Tourism
| Form | Name | Electronic access | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 10-404 | Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application | Paper Only | Form and instruction |
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