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National Park

Yellowstone

Brilliant blues and greens of a hot spring ringed by oranges, yellows, reds, and browns.
The bright colors found in Grand Prismatic Spring come from thermophiles—microorganisms that thrive in hot temperatures NPS/Jim Peaco

Overview

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. Today, millions of people come here each year to camp, hike, and enjoy the majesty of the park.

States: ID, MT, WY307-344-7381

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle:  35.00

    Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Vehicles must be private, non-commercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.


  • Entrance - Non-commercial Groups:  20.00

    Non-commercial group (e.g. church groups, scouts) traveling in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more people. Cost is per person. Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.


  • Entrance - Motorcycle:  30.00

    Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.


  • Entrance - Snowmobile:  30.00

    Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 snowmobiles with up to 4 total passengers.


  • Entrance - Per Person:  20.00

    Entry for visitors on foot, bicycle, ski, etc., when 16 years of age or older.


  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan:  20.00

    A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The cost is $25 + $20 per person. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.


  • Commercial Entrance - Van:  125.00

    Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.


  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus:  200.00

    Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.


  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach:  300.00

    Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.


  • Nonresident:  100.00

    Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Yellowstone National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.


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Things To Do

Category

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    Skiers follow a straight trail through a snowy forest.

    Snow Pass Ski Trail

    Free

    Description

    The Snow Pass Ski Trail is a 4.2 mile (6.76 km), skier-tracked, one-way, easiest to most-difficult, ski that takes skiers through a steep heavily forested area to a semi-flat wide open area with views of Swan Lake Flats.

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    Time:2-3 Hours
    A hiker walks on a mountain slope with a canyon and lake seen in the distance.

    Mount Washburn Spur Trail

    Free

    Description

    A long hike from the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and up the east side of Mount Washburn.

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    Time:8-10 Hours
    A trail crosses a ridgeline above forests and meadows.

    Dunraven Pass - Mount Washburn Trail

    Free

    Description

    Starting at the Dunravenn Pass Trailhead you ascend Mount Washburn on a trail with spectacular views. The Mount Washburn Trail and trailhead parking lot at Dunraven Pass will close for improvements August 6-27, 2019.

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    Time:3-6 Hours
    Wildflowers bloom in an alpine meadow with mountains in the distance.

    Chittenden Road - Mount Washburn Trail

    Free

    Description

    Head up the shortest route to the top of Mount Washburn where you can enjoy panoramic views and interpretive exhibits.

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    Time:3-5 Hours
    A rocky mountain peak emerges behind rolling, grassy hills.

    Rescue Creek Trail

    Free

    Description

    Climb gradually through aspens and meadows, then descend through forests to sagebrush flats that lead to a footbridge across the Gardner River.

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    Time:4-6 Hours
    A hiker follows a trail alongside a river through a forest.

    Lewis River Channel/Dogshead Trail

    Free

    Description

    Hike through forest to the crystal-clear waters of the Lewis River Channel. Look for eagles and osprey fishing for trout in the shallow waters.

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    Time:5-8 Hours

More Images

Brilliant blues and greens of a hot spring ringed by oranges, yellows, reds, and browns.
Brilliant blues and greens of a hot spring ringed by oranges, yellows, reds, and browns.
A crowd of people standing along a wooden boardwalk watches a geyser erupt.
A crowd of people standing along a wooden boardwalk watches a geyser erupt.
A visitor stands on a boardwalk near a hot spring and a lake.
A visitor stands on a boardwalk near a hot spring and a lake.
People on a wooden boardwalk watch a geyser erupt.
People on a wooden boardwalk watch a geyser erupt.
A wolf howls while standing on a snowy field.
A wolf howls while standing on a snowy field.
Visitors walk into a rustic, log and stone building.
Visitors walk into a rustic, log and stone building.
A geyser erupting in the middle of a large pool.
A geyser erupting in the middle of a large pool.
A crowd in front of an erupting geyser during a snowy winter day.
A crowd in front of an erupting geyser during a snowy winter day.
Visitors walk in front of a brightly colored, terraced landscape.
Visitors walk in front of a brightly colored, terraced landscape.
Two bighorn sheep laying on the ground.
Two bighorn sheep laying on the ground.
A river plunges into a steep, barren canyon.
A river plunges into a steep, barren canyon.
A herd of bison grazing through a barren and steaming thermal area.
A herd of bison grazing through a barren and steaming thermal area.
A grizzly bear standing on a fallen tree.
A grizzly bear standing on a fallen tree.
A greenish river meanders through a hilly river valley.
A greenish river meanders through a hilly river valley.