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Backcountry Trip Planner © TOM MURPHY National Park Service Yellowstone U.S. Department of the Interior Backcountry Trip Planner © TOM MURPHY Backcountry Permits reservation request for each group. we recommend waiting until March 1 to less popular areas, in the event your first A Backcountry Use Permit is required A trip is defined as a contiguous itinerary submit your application. choice is not available. If you are camping for all overnight trips in the backcountry. that enters and then exits the backcountry at We begin processing reservation re- with stock or requesting sites in one of our The permit is valid only for the dates, loca- a trailhead or developed area. An itinerary quests on April 1. All applications received more popular areas such as Slough Creek or tions, and party size specified. Permits are that requires vehicular transportation be- on or before April 1 will be processed in Yellowstone and Shoshone lakes, your not required for day hiking; however, day tween trailheads during the trip would con- random order. Applications received after chances of getting your first choices are hikers must observe all backcountry regula- stitute another trip and require an additional April 1 will be processed in the order they best if you submit your request by April 1. tions. reservation and/or permit. are received. Please submit only one request per party All Backcountry Use Permits must be Successful applicants will receive a con- per trip. Duplicate applications slow down obtained in person and not more than two Application Procedures firmation letter by email. This confirma- the reservation process and may result in days in advance of your departure. When Reservation requests must be submitted tion notice is then exchanged for the actual duplicate charges, overlapping itineraries, you obtain your permit, you will receive on the Trip Planning Worksheet (enclosed). Backcountry Use Permit, which must be and unused campsites. important information on current trail and Additional worksheets are available by mail obtained in person at a Backcountry Permit Please do not submit requests for campsites campsite conditions, hazards, and any re- from the Central Backcountry Office or Office in the park, not more than two days with an opening date prior to those specified strictions or closures. on the park website at www.nps.gov/yell/ before the first camping date. Reservations in the site limitations on pages 6–11 and on The key to a successful trip is care- planyourvisit/backcountrytripplanner.htm. are held only until 10 AM on the day of your the Trip Planning Worksheet. The opening ful planning and preparation. Please read A non-refundable processing fee of trip. If you are delayed, you may hold your dates represent the average date that a camp- this publication thoroughly. When plan- $25 must be submitted with each applica- reservation by calling the phone number site becomes accessible due to a decrease in ning your itinerary, keep in mind the time tion and can be made with check, money shown on the confirmation notice. Res- snow pack, flooding, or dangerous stream of year, difficulty of terrain, possible river order, or credit card. The fee is for obtain- ervations that have not been confirmed or crossings. If the campsite opens earlier than crossings, closed areas, elevation changes, ing a reservation, not for taking a trip, and exchanged for backcountry permits will be these dates it is then made available for both and the physical condition of everyone in will be deposited only upon confirmation canceled and the campsites made available walk-in permits and reservations. In some your party. Remember you can only travel of a reservation. Once the reservation has for other parties. years campsites may not open by the dates as fast as the slowest person in your group. been made the fee is no longer refundable Only a portion of backcountry campsites that you have reserved. Additionally, we oc- We recommend using topographic maps even if the trip is canceled. will be reserved in advance. We leave some casionally have to close campsites due to bear and reading a good hiking guide to assist Requests for reservations will be accept- sites open in each area each night for people activity or wildfire. In these instances, re- you in planning. ed by mail, in person, or by fax with a credit without reservations. Consequently, if you served itineraries will be modified to the best Each campsite has restrictions on group card number. We cannot accept applica- can be flexible in your choice of campsites, of our ability when you pick up your permit. size, stock use, boating access, wood fires, tions over the phone, or e-mail. Reserva- you may decide to wait until you arrive in If your plans change and you cannot use and length of stay. (Campsite restrictions tion applications may be submitted anytime the park to reserve your site(s) and obtain any, or part, of your backcountry use per- are listed on pages 6–11.) The maximum after January 1; however, to ensure that your permit. mit or reservation, you are encouraged to number of nights one can remain at a sin- your application arrives during a time when We strongly encourage you to develop call (307) 344-2160 to cancel your trip. A gle site is three unless otherwise indicated. the Central Backcountry Office is staffed a second itinerary that may explore some refund will not be provided, but you will al- With the exception of four campsites, we low other campers access to those sites. allow only one party at each campsite. We join the national Leave No Trace program Where to Get Your Permit Undesignated and Winter (see page 12) in urging backpackers to keep For the best information on trail conditions, obtain your permits from the ranger station or Camping group sizes small. If your party size exceeds visitor center closest to where your trip begins. From June through August, Backcountry Use the campsite limit, you will need to obtain a Permits are generally available 7 days a week between 8 AM and 4:30 PM (some stations close Camping in undesignated sites is second permit and be prepared to cook and for lunch) at the following locations: occasionally allowed under certain circum- sleep as separate groups. stances and with special approval on a case- • Bechler Ranger Station • Canyon Ranger Station/Visitor Center by-case basis. Stringent policies govern Advance Reservations • Mammoth Visitor Center • Old Faithful Ranger Station this privilege, and adherence to Leave No • Tower Ranger Station • South Entrance Ranger Station Trace skills and ethics is required. Camp- Backcountry campsites may be reserved • Grant Village Backcountry Office • West Yellowstone Visitor Information ing in designated campsites is not required in advance. The reservation fee for each • Bridge Bay Ranger Station Center during the winter season. For more infor- trip is $25 regardless of the number of mation about camping in undesignated sites nights or number of people in a single trip. Permits for boating trips must be obtained at Bridge Bay, Grant Village, or South Entrance and/or for a booklet about winter camp- backcountry offices. During the spring, fall, and winter, ranger station and visitor center hours Groups that exceed the maximum num- ing, contact the Central Backcountry may vary. To obtain a Backcountry Use Permit during these seasons, call (307) 344-2160 or ber of people allowed at a campsite must Office at (307) 344-2160 or e-mail us at (307) 344-7381. split into multiple groups and submit a [email protected]. Hiking in Bear Country Yellowstone Bear Management Areas Eliminating human entry and disturbance in specific areas can 25 through November 10, foot travel is allowed on the Old Road prevent human–bear conflicts and provide areas where bears can Trail from Tower Falls Campground to the Buffalo Picnic Area. pursue natural behavioral patterns and other social activities. Types Mirror Plateau: From May 15 through November 10, the of restrictions include area and trail closures, no off-trail travel, a H area is open to day use only with the exception that from July recommended party size of four or more people, and travel limited 1 through August 14 overnight camping is permitted for a combined to established trails or daylight hours. Check the campsite listings total of 14 nights per summer. on pages 6–7 for restrictions that may apply to individual campsites. Pelican Valley: Area is closed April 1 through July 3. From July 4 To reduce human related impacts on bears in high density grizzly I through November 10, the area is open to day-use only between bear habitat, we have established the following areas (see map, page the hours of 9 AM and 7 PM. 3) and restrictions. 1 Clear Creek: From April 1 through August 10, travel is only al- Jlowed on the east shore from Nine Mile trailhead to Park Point. Firehole: Area (including Firehole Freight Road and Fire- Off-trail travel is prohibited. On August 11 all trails open and off- Ahole Lake Road) is closed March 10 through the Friday of trail travel is permitted. Memorial Day weekend. The Mary Mountain Trail from the Nez 2 Clear Creek: From April 1 through July 14, travel is only al- Perce trailhead to Mary Lake is closed March 10 through June 15. Jlowed on the east shore trail from Park Point to Beaverdam Creek. Through travel from the Canyon trailhead is not allowed; howev- Off-trail travel is prohibited. Open campsites are 5E2, 5E3, 5E4, and er, travel is allowed from the Canyon trailhead to Mary Lake and 5E6 (no travel away from campsite). All other campsites are closed.
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