1R1 W Cottonwood Creek (Backpacker, Stock)
Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming
1R1 W Cottonwood Creek (Backpacker, Stock) is one of the permitted entry points in Yellowstone National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 29/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
When permits are released
Peak-season trips (May 15 – October 31) go on general sale April 26 at 8:00 AM Mountain Time (after the March early-access lottery). Non-peak trips (November 1 – May 14) go on sale October 6 at 8:00 AM Mountain Time. Cancellations reopen sites year-round; permits are picked up in person at a Backcountry Permit Office.
Demand
Low demand (29/100)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Yellowstone River Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Heart Lake Trail to South Entrance - 4.7 on AllTrails
- Slough Creek Trail - 4.7 on AllTrails
- Union Falls via Mountain Ash Trail - 4.7 on AllTrails
- Pebble Creek Trail via Northeast Trailhead - 4.7 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do 1R1 W Cottonwood Creek (Backpacker, Stock) permits open?
What if my dates are sold out?
How competitive is 1R1 W Cottonwood Creek (Backpacker, Stock)?
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
Nearby passes
- 1A1 Lower Blacktail Creek (Backpacker, Stock) - 4 mi away
- 1A2 Rescue Creek (Backpacker) - 5 mi away
- 1A3 Lava Creek (Backpacker) - 7 mi away
- 1G2 Gardner's Hole (Backpacker) - 13 mi away
- 1G5 Soldier's Corral (Stock) - 13 mi away
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