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Kennedy Meadows TH
Area Status: Unreachable
Kennedy Meadows Trailhead
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Summit Ranger District (HWY 108) |
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| Reservations: | No reservation is required to use this trailhead. The trail leads directly into a Wilderness Area where a FREE wilderness permit is REQUIRED anytime a person or group travels OVERNIGHT. For overnight wilderness trips on the Stanislaus (into the Emigrant, Carson-Iceberg, or Mokelumne Wilderness), visitors must obtain a permit from the Summit Ranger Station (in person during office hours or self issue after hours). If you are travelling along the Pacific Crest Trail or into Yosemite National Park you may not self issue your permit. |
| Area Amenities: |
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| Fees: | $15 for one night of camping at the Trailhead. Please see campground host at Deadman Campground. No fee for a Wilderness Permit. Free parking. |
| Permit Info: | A Wilderness permit is required for overnight camping within the Wilderness. |
| Open Season: | April - December |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Read your Wilderness Permit for regulations. |
| Water: | Potable Water is available |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Kennedy Meadows Resort |