Yellowstone announces lottery for 2021-2022 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program -
News Release
NPS / Jacob W. Frank
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Contact: Morgan Warthin, 307-344-2015
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning Sunday, August 1, people may
apply to the 2021-2022 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in
Yellowstone without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program allows one group of up to five snowmobiles to enter Yellowstone from each of its four winter entrances per day.
This year’s lottery will be open on www.recreation.gov
from August 1-31, 2021. Successful applicants will be notified in early
September. Unclaimed or cancelled permits will be made available via www.recreation.gov
on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning on October 1, 2021. There
is no waiting list. Cancellations may occur throughout the winter
season, so check the website often for openings. Trips can be for a
maximum of three days in length, and permits cost $40 per day with a $6
application fee.
Permit holders are considered non-commercial guides and must be at least
18 years old on the first day of their trips. All snowmobile operators
must possess a state-issued driver’s license and successfully complete
the free online Yellowstone Snowmobile Education Certification program.
Anyone can take the course to learn about park rules that help visitors
safely enjoy the unique experience of winter in Yellowstone while also
protecting park resources. All snowmobiles must meet the park’s New Best Available Technology standard.
To learn more about planning a winter trip to Yellowstone, visit Explore in Winter.