5B2 Upper Broad Creek (Backpacker, Stock)
Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming
5B2 Upper Broad Creek (Backpacker, Stock) is one of the permitted entry points in Yellowstone National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 2/100. 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
Easy to get (2/100)
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 5B2 Upper Broad Creek (Backpacker, Stock) permits open?
What if my dates are sold out?
How competitive is 5B2 Upper Broad Creek (Backpacker, Stock)?
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
Nearby passes
- 5B1 Fern Lake (Backpacker, Stock) - 1 mi away
- 4B4 Wapiti Junction (Backpacker, Stock) - 1 mi away
- 4B3 Broad Creek (Backpacker, Stock) - 1 mi away
- 4W2 Wapiti Lake Point (Backpacker) - 2 mi away
- 4W3 Wapiti Lake (Backpacker) - 2 mi away
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