Yellowstone River Trail
Backpacking3 days20.7 mi (one-way)
Itinerary
Tower Junction Trailhead
5.2 mi • 300 ft gain
Hellroaring Creek
7.5 mi • 600 ft gain
Crevice Lake
8 mi • 1,500 ft gain
Eagle Creek Campground
Driving directions
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between May 15 and October 31
Permits required. Quota in effect.
2nd option
Online reservations
Closes 3 days ahead
Book Get notified when we find cancellations
Release
Apr 26 at 8 AM MDT PassedUnclaimed permits only
3rd option
In-person reservations
Opens 2 days ahead
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit application:
Starting Area | Blacktail/Hellroaring |
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1st Night Campsite | 2H1, 2H2, 2H3, 2H4, 2H5, 2H6, or 2H7 |
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2nd Night Campsite | 1Y4, 1Y5, 1Y6, 1Y7, 1Y8, or 1Y9 |
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Entry Point | Tower Junction Trailhead |
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Exit Point | Yellowstone River Trailhead (USFS Eagle Creek Campground) |
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Select a start date
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