Yellowstone River Trail
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
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Yellowstone National Park Backcountry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit application:
| Starting Area | Blacktail/Hellroaring |
|---|---|
| 1st Night Campsite | 2H1, 2H2, 2H3, 2H4, 2H5, 2H6, or 2H7 |
| 2nd Night Campsite | 1Y4, 1Y5, 1Y6, 1Y7, 1Y8, or 1Y9 |
| Entry Point | Tower Junction Trailhead |
| Exit Point | Yellowstone River Trailhead (USFS Eagle Creek Campground) |