McKittrick Ridge Wilderness Campground

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Permit Reservation Fee: $6.00; Permit Per-Person-Per-Night Recreation Fee: $6.00 Reservations: A Wilderness Use Permit is required for use of any wilderness camping and can be obtained up to one day in advance of your trip. Advanced reservations for Wilderness Use Permits are available through… A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. Travel through the beautiful McKittrick Canyon before beginning the very steep climb up to the ridge. From McKittrick Canyon Trailhead, the distance is 7.6 miles, with the elevation gain (significant for quite some distance) of over 2,700 feet. If you'd like to visit this beautiful ridge without quite the workout, begin instead at Dog Canyon. Official page: https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/mr_wcg.htm Source: National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS/Bieri