Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits
Permit ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Yellowstone National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 8,063 ft
- Elevation
Getting there
44.59824, -110.54717 · 44°35'53.7"N 110°32'49.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 72°F in Jul, down to 23°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 23 | 26 | 35 | 41 | 51 | 61 | 72 | 71 | 61 | 46 | 32 | 23 |
| Low °F | 1 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 26 | 33 | 39 | 37 | 30 | 22 | 11 | 3 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits
- Can you reserve a site at Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits?
- Yes, Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Camping near Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits
- Yellowstone Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program 2.5 mi · Permit · we watch it
- Bridge Bay Campground 7 mi · Facility
- Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins 7.9 mi · Facility
- Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Trailside Museum 8.7 mi · Facility
- Fishing Bridge RV Park 9 mi · Facility
- Canyon Visitor Education Center 9.8 mi · Facility
- Canyon Campground 9.9 mi · Facility
- Norris Geyser Basin Museum and Information Station 11.7 mi · Facility
- Museum of the National Park Ranger 12.1 mi · Facility
- West Thumb Information Station 12.7 mi · Facility
- Grant Village Campground 14.1 mi · Facility
- Grant Visitor Center 14.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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