2S1 Lower Slough Creek (Backpacker, Stock)
Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming
2S1 Lower Slough Creek (Backpacker, Stock) is one of the permitted entry points in Yellowstone National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 84/100. 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
Very high demand (84/100)
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 2S1 Lower Slough Creek (Backpacker, Stock) permits open?
What if my dates are sold out?
How competitive is 2S1 Lower Slough Creek (Backpacker, Stock)?
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
Nearby passes
- 2B1 Buffalo Plateau (Backpacker, Stock) - 8 mi away
- 2C2 Coyote Creek (Backpacker) - 9 mi away
- 2C3 Coyote Creek Meadow (Stock) - 9 mi away
- 2C1 Lower Coyote Creek (Backpacker) - 9 mi away
- 2H8 Hellroaring-Coyote Confluence (Backpacker) - 10 mi away
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