6D2 Mountain Creek Ford (Backpacker)
Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming
6D2 Mountain Creek Ford (Backpacker) is one of the permitted entry points in Yellowstone National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 33/100. 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 (33/100)
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 6D2 Mountain Creek Ford (Backpacker) permits open?
What if my dates are sold out?
How competitive is 6D2 Mountain Creek Ford (Backpacker)?
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
Nearby passes
- 6D1 Lower Mountain Creek (Backpacker, Stock) - 1 mi away
- 6C2 River's Edge (Backpacker, Stock) - 2 mi away
- 6C3 Turret View (Backpacker, Llama) - 2 mi away
- 6C1 Colter Meadows (Backpacker, Stock) - 3 mi away
- 6B2 Upper Ford (Backpacker) - 5 mi away
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