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Yellowstone National Park announces 2026–27 lottery for Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program 1%
By Nick Perkins76%
7/22/2026, 6:26:49 PM
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YELLOWSTONE, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park recently announced that, beginning Saturday, Aug. 1, individuals may apply to the 2026–27 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in the park without a commercial guide.
A release from the park said the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program was authorized in 2013 and allows permit holders to enter the park for up to three days with a group of up to five snowmobilers.
This year’s lottery will be open Aug. 1–31 on recreation.gov .
Successful applicants will be notified in early September.
The release notes that unclaimed or canceled permits will be made available via recreation.gov on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Oct.
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There is no waiting list.
Cancellations may occur throughout the winter season, the release says, so people are encouraged to check the website often for various openings.
Trips can be up to a maximum of three days in length.
Permits cost $40 per day, with a $6 application fee.
Permit holders are considered to be non-commercial guides, and they must be at least 18 years old on the first day of their trip.
All snowmobile operators must possess a state-issued driver’s license and must have successfully completed the free online Yellowstone Snowmobile Education Certification program .
The post notes that anybody can take the course to learn about park rules that help visitors safely enjoy the the experience in Yellowstone while also protecting the park’s resources.
All snowmobiles must meet the park’s New Best Available Technology standard.
For more information, visit the National Park website .
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