Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit
How to get a permit
Reservations depend on your start date:
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Nov 1, 2023 – May 14, 2024
Limited number of permits available.2 options
A
Online reservations
| Opens | Oct 6, 2023 | 8 AM MDT |
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| Closes | 3 days ahead | 11:59 PM MT |
Passed Advance release: Oct 6, 2023 at 8 AM MDT
B
In-person reservations
| Opens | 2 days ahead | 8 AM MT |
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| Closes | Day of | 4:30 PM MT |
No additional permits released
Don’t want to miss the deadline?
Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.
Permits sold-out? We can help.
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Trips
Trips requiring a Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit