United States, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit


How to get a permit

Reservations depend on your start date:

Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov

Nov 1, 2024 – May 14, 2025

Limited number of permits available.

2 options


A

Online reservations

OpensOct 68 AM MDT
Closes3 days ahead11:59 PM MT
Oct 6 – 3 days ahead
Book online
Passed Advance release: Oct 6 at 8 AM MDT
Book online

B

In-person reservations

Opens2 days ahead8 AM MT
ClosesDay of4:30 PM MT
2 days ahead – day of
No additional permits released
SMS notification that reads "Found permit for 2 people on July 15!"
Outdoor Status
Found permit for 2 people on July 15!

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Trips

Trips requiring a Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit