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Explore the world's first national park with its unique hydrothermal and geologic features, wildlife, and geologic wonders. Find out current conditions, operating dates, fees, lodging, camping, and more.
- Plan Your Visit
Download the free National Park Service app (and offline...
- Lodging
Lodge Descriptions. Canyon Lodge and Cabins: 400+ guest...
- Fees
You are required to pay an entrance fee in order to access...
- Maps
We also have a printable full map (848 KB PDF) of...
- Webcams
Yellowstone is a place of change, and this view highlights a...
- Info
Activities with pets are very limited in Yellowstone. FAQs....
- Attend Indigenous Cultural Events
The Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center is a space where...
- Camp in The Backcountry
Yellowstone maintains 293 designated backcountry campsites....
- Fishing Bridge RV Park
Yellowstone Lake. Delve into facts about North America's...
- Yellowstone Map & Guide
Yellowstone National Park comprises 3,500 square miles. The...
- Plan Your Visit
1995–2003. Yellowstone National Park is a national park located in the western United States, largely in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extending into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the 42nd U.S. Congress with the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872.
- About Yellowstone National Park
- Major Attractions
- When to Visit
- Getting There and Getting Around
- Where to Stay
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Millions of years ago, this was a fairly ordinary swath of rivers, mountains, and grassy valleys. But then a geologic hot spit that once sat underneath what is now Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monumentshifted to the northeast where the Rocky Mountains meet the Snake River Plain. A long, slow drift to the confluence of what is now Wyoming, M...
Today, Yellowstone is a smorgasbord of things to do and see, and some of its very best features are incredibly easy to access. That said, there's also plenty of ways for adventurers to work up a sweat, like climbing to the top of the park's many summits or taking in views of the caldera from the shore of Yellowstone Lake while you drop a fishing li...
Yellowstone is open to visitors year-round, though it closes for two short shoulder periods a year to transition between seasons. Yellowstone generally closes between March through April each year to give crews time to plow the roads and prepare the park for peak season. The park also shuts down in September and October to winterize its infrastruct...
By Air
The easiest way to reach Yellowstone is by flying into one of the region's airports, including Jackson, Wyoming; Bozeman, Montana or Idaho Falls. Cody, Wyoming and Billings, Montana are also options. In peak season, you can also fly directly into West Yellowstone, Montana. Bozeman is often the best deal and is a very fun college town with plenty to see and do on your way in and out. Grab a beer and a bite at Montana Ale Works if you have the chance. Meanwhile, Jackson, Wyoming has earned its...
By Road
Highways 20, 191, 89, 212, and 14/16 all connect to or border Yellowstone National Park, depending on whether you're driving in from Montana, Idaho or Wyoming. You can make a road trip of reaching Yellowstone from Jackson by driving north through Grand Teton National Park. Another option is to drive west from Devil's Tower National Monument on the Wyoming/North Dakota border, or northeast from Craters of the Moon – which will give you a sense of just how much power the Yellowstone hotspot has...
Summer Lodging in Yellowstone
In summertime, you'll have your pick of accommodations from lodges to cabins to campgrounds and even yurts, with a wide range to choose from within each category depending on your style and what part of the park in which you'd prefer to be based. Especially in peak season, you'll want to book accommodations well ahead of time, especially if you're hoping for a prime room in the Old Faithful Lodge or your pick of campsites. Yellowstone can book out months or even a year in advance, even in a y...
Hotels
The iconic Old Faithful Inn,completed in 1904, is a prime example of "parksitecture" and is a testament to over a century of Yellowstone Visitors, close to both Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin. The massive stone fireplace is a dreamy place to curl up after a long day of sightseeing, too. The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is another gorgeous piece of Yellowstone history – parts of it date back to 1911, but most was built in 1936. The whole place was recently renovated, with chic updates to...
Cabins and Cottages
Cabins and cottages are available throughout the park as well, with options at Lake Yellowstone, Lake Lodge, Canyon Lodge, Roosevelt Lodge, Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, and Old Faithful Lodge. Cabins typically come with two options – those with their own baths including showers but not tubs, or those with sinks but shared bathroom facilities. The exception to this are the new Canyon Lodge Cabins, which have full bathrooms. The most historic is the Roosevelt Lodge Cabins, buil...
Learn about the history, geology, wildlife, and attractions of Yellowstone, the first national park in the U.S. Find tips and advice for planning your trip, from boardwalks and geysers to canyons and lakes.
Apr 12, 2019 · Learn everything to see and do in the world's first national park, from geysers and canyons to wildlife and trails. Find tips on the best views, hikes, and spots for spotting bison, elk, grizzlies, and more.
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone ...
