Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits permit availability & alerts
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US · recreation.gov
Where it's open
- Bechler/Southwest31 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Blacktail/Hellroaring31 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Gallatin/Northwest31 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Lamar31 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Out of Park31 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Slough/Pebble31 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Snake River/Heart Lake31 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Canyon30 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Old Faithful30 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Shoshone Lake30 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Thorofare/Two Ocean30 open dates · soonest Oct 1
- Yellowstone Lake30 open dates · soonest Oct 1
Next open dates
About Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits alerts
Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits (Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US) books out fast on recreation.gov — popular times go quickly, and permit dates can be hard to catch. But cancellations open up new availability all the time. RainierForge checks Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits continuously and alerts you by email or text the moment a permit date matching your needs becomes available, so you can grab it before someone else does.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get notified when Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits has openings?
Set up an alert with your dates. RainierForge watches Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits on recreation.gov around the clock and emails or texts you the instant a permit date opens — including cancellations — so you can grab it before it's gone.
Is Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits available right now?
Yes — as of the latest check there are 367 openings, with the soonest on Oct 1, 2026. Availability changes fast; set an alert so you don't miss the next one.
Is RainierForge affiliated with recreation.gov?
No. RainierForge is an independent monitoring service. Availability data is sourced from recreation.gov; we are not affiliated with it or any government agency, and booking still happens there.
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