United States, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit

How to get a permit

Reservations depend on the campsite and start date:

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

Trips starting between November 1, 2024 and May 14, 2025

Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option

Online reservations

Closes 3 days ahead
Book
Get notified when we find cancellations
Release
Oct 6, 2024 at 8 AM MDT Passed
2nd option

In-person reservations

Opens 2 days ahead
Unclaimed permits only
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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Receive text messages when we find canceled permits

Trips

Trips requiring a Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit

Sky Rim Trail

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone River Trail

Yellowstone National Park