Permit alerts need exact details
A useful Mt. Whitney scan needs more than a park name. Permit searches can depend on whether you are looking for a day-use or overnight opportunity, the dates you can use, and group-size details.
Mt. Whitney permit alerts
Watch for Mt. Whitney permit openings
Mt. Whitney permits are highly competitive because date, entry type, route, and group-size details all matter. FirstCampsite helps you monitor supported permit results when availability changes.
Supports configured Mt. Whitney permit search options
Track the permit date window and group details in one scan draft
Use your first scan credit before paying for additional scans
First scan free
Build a campsite alert
Pick a place and dates. We watch for cancellations.
Need a permit alert? Supported permit results are labeled in search. See the current permit list. Don't see your campsite or permit? .
Try Mt. Whitney or Whitney Portal
Cancellation alert guide
How this helps with booked-out trips
Why keep watching after dates look unavailable
Availability can change when someone releases a permit or adjusts plans. A scan keeps attention on the permit window you would actually use while you focus on training, travel, and backup plans.
What to do when alerted
When an opening appears, move quickly to Recreation.gov and complete the reservation there. FirstCampsite does not reserve or hold permits for you.
FirstCampsite activity
Real scan activity for Mt. Whitney (Inyo NF) — Wilderness Permits
These are aggregate FirstCampsite scan outcomes. They do not include user identities, contact information, or private trip dates.
#1 most requested target in the current public dataset
Scan requests
15
Successful scans
6
Overall success
40.0%
Active now
1
Among scans allowed to run for at least seven days, 6 of 14 found availability (42.9%).
Review the complete public performance reportCommon questions
Does FirstCampsite support every permit on Recreation.gov?
No. Permit support is being rolled out incrementally. Supported permit results are labeled in search, and the current permit list shows configured areas.
Can I include group size?
For supported permit areas with group-size rules, the scan builder shows the relevant controls before you save the scan draft.