Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit (36 CFR 1.5, 1.6, and 2.10)

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 2024-01-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form 10-404AK 10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov) Form and Instruction
Form 10-404AK 10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (private) Form and Instruction
Form 10-404AK 10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (invididual) Form and Instruction
Form 10-404A 10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Gov) Form and Instruction
Form 10-404A 10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Private) Form and Instruction
Form 10-404A 10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Individual) Form and Instruction
Form 10-404 10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov.) Form and Instruction
Form 10-404 10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Private Sector) Form and Instruction
Form 10-404 10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Individuals) Form and Instruction
1024-0022 30-day FRN 9-15-23 88 FR 63603.pdf Supplementary Document
43 USC 1701 (FLREA).pdf Supplementary Document
16 U.S.C 1131-1136 National Wilderness Preservation System.pdf Supplementary Document
36 CFR 1 and 2.pdf Supplementary Document
54 U.S.C 100101.pdf Supplementary Document
ANICLA STATUTE-94-Pg2371.pdf Supplementary Document
1024-0022 60-day FRN 11-30-22 87 FR 73776.pdf Supplementary Document
1024-0022 NPSBWUP SSA 8-10-2023.docx Supporting Statement A
10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov) Form and Instruction
10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (private) Form and Instruction
10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (invididual) Form and Instruction
10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Gov) Form and Instruction
10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Private) Form and Instruction
10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Individual) Form and Instruction
10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov.) Form and Instruction
10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Private Sector) Form and Instruction
10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Individuals) Form and Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

202306-1024-003	Revision of a currently approved collection	2023-09-19
202006-1024-004 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2020-08-03
201704-1024-002 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2017-05-26
201402-1024-001 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2014-02-26
201008-1024-002 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2010-11-29
200705-1024-006 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2007-06-25
200404-1024-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2004-04-22
200011-1024-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2000-11-29
199706-1024-002 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1997-06-30
199406-1024-002 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1994-06-30
199106-1024-002 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1991-06-13
198812-1024-001 Approved without change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	1988-12-14
198508-1024-001 Approved without change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	1985-08-06
198201-1024-001 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	1982-01-11

OMB Details

10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Individuals)

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Natural Resources - Recreational Resource Management and Tourism

Form 10-404

Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application

Paper Only

Form and instruction

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