3L4 Lower Lamar Bench (Backpacker)
Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming
3L4 Lower Lamar Bench (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 3L4 Lower Lamar Bench (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 3L4 Lower Lamar Bench (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 3L4 Lower Lamar Bench (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
- 3L3 Lower Lamar (Backpacker) - 1 mi away
- 3L1 Cache Creek Ford North (Backpacker, Llama) - 2 mi away
- 3L2 Cache Creek Ford South (Backpacker) - 2 mi away
- 3C2 Lower Cache Creek (Backpacker, Stock) - 5 mi away
- 3C3 Cache Creek (Backpacker, Stock) - 6 mi away
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