8S2 DeLacy Creek (Backpacker, Non-Motorized Boat)
Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming
8S2 DeLacy Creek (Backpacker, Non-Motorized Boat) 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 8S2 DeLacy Creek (Backpacker, Non-Motorized Boat) 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 8S2 DeLacy Creek (Backpacker, Non-Motorized Boat) 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 8S2 DeLacy Creek (Backpacker, Non-Motorized Boat)?
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
- 8R1 Windy Point (Non-Motorized Boat) - 3 mi away
- 8Q4 Moose Creek Point (Non-Motorized Boat) - 3 mi away
- 8Q1 South Narrow Point (Non-Motorized Boat) - 3 mi away
- 8Q3 South Narrow Beach (Non-Motorized Boat) - 3 mi away
- 8R2 Bluff Top (Backpacker, Non-Motorized Boat) - 3 mi away
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