8C6 Snake River Ford (Backpacker)
Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming
8C6 Snake River Ford (Backpacker) 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 8C6 Snake River Ford (Backpacker) permits open?
What if my dates are sold out?
How competitive is 8C6 Snake River Ford (Backpacker)?
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
Nearby passes
- 8C1 Snake Hot Springs (Backpacker) - 1 mi away
- 8C2 Nine Mile Meadow (Backpacker, Stock) - 3 mi away
- 8B2 Basin Creek Lake (Backpacker, Stock) - 3 mi away
- 8B5 Basin Creek Cutoff (Backpacker) - 4 mi away
- 8C4 Snake River (Backpacker, Stock) - 4 mi away
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