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:
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
May 15 – Oct 31
Limited number of permits available.3 options
B
Online reservations
| Opens | Apr 26 | 8 AM MDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | 3 days ahead | 11:59 PM MDT |
Passed Unclaimed lottery permits release: Apr 26 at 8 AM MDT
C
In-person reservations
| Opens | 2 days ahead | 8 AM MDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 4:30 PM MDT |
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) |