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National Park

Yellowstone

The sun sets behind the sharp point of a snow-covered mountain; pink clouds are reflected in a pond
The sun sets behind Electric Peak. NPS / Jacob W. Frank

Overview

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.


Map

Things To Do

Category

6 Results
    A waterfall cascades over a cliff in a canyon with pale colored walls.

    Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

    Free

    Description

    Look out across the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone or take in the beauty of the Yellowstone River and its waterfalls.

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    Time:1-2 Hours
    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.

    More info
    Time:2-3 Hours
    A hiker stands on the edge of a canyon and looks down at the river below.

    Yellowstone River Picnic Area Trail

    Free

    Description

    Follow the rim of the Yellowstone River valley, enjoying views of bighorn sheep, the Narrows of the Yellowstone, Overhanging Cliff, and the towers of Tower Falls.

    More info
    Time:2-3 Hours
    A broad mountain rises above a forested slope.

    Yellowstone Lake Overlook Trail

    Free

    Description

    Hike to a high mountain meadow for a commanding view of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake and the distant Absaroka Mountains.

    More info
    Time:1-3 Hours
    A turquoise hot spring pool surrounded by a boardwalk sits above a large lake.

    West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail

    Free

    Description

    Stroll through a geyser basin of colorful hot springs and dormant lakeshore geysers situated on the scenic shores of Yellowstone Lake.

    More info
    Time:30-60 Minutes
    Hikers walk across a bridge at the outlet of a small lake surrounded by rolling hills.

    Trout Lake Trail

    Free

    Description

    Enjoy a short hill climb through Douglas-fir forest to Trout Lake.

    More info
    Time:1-2 Hours

More Images

The sun sets behind the sharp point of a snow-covered mountain; pink clouds are reflected in a pond
The sun sets behind the sharp point of a snow-covered mountain; pink clouds are reflected in a pond
A geyser erupts steam in front of the bright sun.
A geyser erupts steam in front of the bright sun.
Bison graze in sage brush
Bison graze in sage brush
A dark wolf stands in the snow and looks towards the viewer.
A dark wolf stands in the snow and looks towards the viewer.
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 grizzly bear walks down a slope with its breath showing
A grizzly bear walks down a slope with its breath showing
A large bull elk with antlers peers through dense green foliage.
A large bull elk with antlers peers through dense green foliage.
A creek winds towards a large lake
A creek winds towards a large lake
Multi-colored teepees are lit in front of a large, stone arch under the black night sky.
Multi-colored teepees are lit in front of a large, stone arch under the black night sky.
A group of skiers watch bison in the snow and steam.
A group of skiers watch bison in the snow and steam.
Five white pelicans float on a large lake at sunrise.
Five white pelicans float on a large lake at sunrise.