Yellowstone Ranger Stations
Bridge Bay Backcountry Office
Location
South of Lake Village on the Grand Loop Road, adjacent to Yellowstone Lake
Special Programs
OPEN SEASONALLY ON A VARIABLE SCHEDULE - Backcountry, fishing, and boating permits are available, as well as general park information.
Canyon Backcountry Office
Location
The Canyon Visitor Center and Backcountry Office is located 1/8 mile southeast of Canyon Junction in the Canyon Village complex.
Special Programs
OPEN SEASONALLY ON A VARIABLE SCHEDULE - Backcountry, fishing, and non-motorized boat permits, and first-aid assistance are available here.
Available Facilities
Restrooms, exhibits, book sales, backcountry permits, and nearby gas, food, lodging, and general store.
Grant Village Backcountry Office
Location
0.75 miles from the Grant Village Junction on the road to Grant Village.
Special Programs
OPEN SEASONALLY ON A VARIABLE SCHEDULE - The office is near the gas station and Hamilton Store. Backcountry, fishing, and boat permits are available.
Available Facilities
Seasonally - Nearby gas, food, lodging, and general store.
Lake Backcountry Office
Location
In the Lake Village Area on the Grand Loop Road approximately 1.5 miles south of Fishing Bridge Junction.
Special Programs
OPEN SEASONALLY ON A VARIABLE SCHEDULE - Backcountry, fishing, and boating permits are available as well as general park information.
Available Facilities
Nearby clinic, gas, food, lodging, and general store.
Mammoth Backcountry Office
Location
The Mammoth Backcountry Office is located in the Albright Visitor Center at Mammoth Hot Springs, five miles south of the North Entrance and at the northwest corner of the upper loop of the Grand Loop Road.
Special Programs
Backcountry permits, non-motorized boating permits, fishing permits, and general information are available.
Available Facilities
Restrooms, exhibits, book sales, and (seasonally) nearby gas, food, lodging, and general store.
Old Faithful Backcountry Office
Location
On the Grand Loop Road 16 miles south of Madison Junction across the west parking lot from the Old Faithful Visitor Center
Special Programs
OPEN SEASONALLY, SUMMER AND WINTER, ON A VARIABLE SCHEDULE - The combination ranger station, backcountry office, and clinic are located across the west parking lot from the visitor center. Backcountry permits, fishing permits, non-motorized boating permits, and first aid are available.
Available Facilities
Seasonally - Nearby restrooms, exhibits, book sales, gas, food, lodging, and general store.
Tower Backcountry Office
Location
Immediately west of Tower Junction.
Special Programs
OPEN SEASONALLY ON A VARIABLE SCHEDULE - The Tower Ranger Station issues backcountry permits, fishing permits and provides general park information.
Available Facilities
Nearby restrooms. Seasonal gas, food, and lodging.






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