1Y8 Oxbow Creek (Backpacker)
Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming
1Y8 Oxbow Creek (Backpacker) is one of the permitted entry points in Yellowstone National Park on recreation.gov. 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.
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 1Y8 Oxbow Creek (Backpacker) permits open?
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. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.
What if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add 1Y8 Oxbow Creek (Backpacker) to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.
How competitive is 1Y8 Oxbow Creek (Backpacker)?
We are still collecting demand data for this pass.
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.
Nearby passes
- 1Y6 E Blacktail Creek (Backpacker) - 0 mi away
- 1Y7 Yellowstone River Trail (Backpacker, Stock) - 0 mi away
- 1Y5 Yellowstone River Bridge (Backpacker) - 1 mi away
- 1Y4 Crevice Lake (Backpacker) - 1 mi away
- 1A1 Lower Blacktail Creek (Backpacker, Stock) - 2 mi away
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