Bechler River Trail

The Bechler River Trail is approx 31 miles from the Bechler Ranger Station to Old Faithful

Bechler Ranger Station Weather

Old Faithful Weather

NPS - Yellowstone Backcountry Camping

Beyond Roads End - Video recommended to watch

Beyond Roads End - Regulations and Guidelines

Map

• Info to Reserve Campgrounds ($25), get Permits ($3 per person per night, max $15 per night).

• 35$ vehicle 7-day pass

• Group size max is 12, if >12 must get an additional permit and must camp at separate campgrounds.

• Trip Planner

• Advanced Backcountry Permit Application

Yellowstone Backcountry Web Page.

Bechler Ranger Station Web Page

Bechler River Wiki

Key Dates:

• January 1st, reservation requests are accepted

• March 1st, recommended date to send reservation requests

• April 1st, reservation requests already received will be processed randomly. After March 31 requests will be processed FIFO.

Some of the Attractions:

• Ouzel Falls

• Colonnade Falls

• Iris Falls

• Albright Waterfall

• Ragged Falls

• Ferris Fork Spur Trail (Mr. Bubbles)

• Twister Falls

• Lone Star Geyser

• Old Faithful

• Additional descriptions can be found here: Yellowstone Backcountry Waterfalls

Driving Info

• South Jordan to Ranger Station - 304 miles and ~5 hours travel time

• Ranger Station to Geyser - 94.4 miles and ~3.5 hours travel time

• Geyser to South Jordan -390 miles and ~7 hours travel time