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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

    Entry for one driver and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.


  • Entrance - Snowmobile:  30.00

    Entry for one driver and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.


  • 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.


Map

Things To Do

Category

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    Three people hike through a field of sagebrush in front of a hill.

    Garnet Hill Trail

    Free

    Description

    Follow a stagecoach route on a meadow journey around Garnet Hill. The full route cannot be hiked due to a trail washout refer to Backcountry Conditions report.

    More info
    Time:4-5 Hours
    People on horseback ride through a field of sagebrush with mountains in the distance.

    Pelican Valley Trail

    Free

    Description

    Hike through forests, meadows, and a river valley—all of which are some of the best grizzly bear country in the lower 48 states.

    More info
    Time:3-4 Hours
    Visitors on a boardwalk view a low profile wayside exhibit

    Forces of the Northern Range Self-guided Trail

    Free

    Description

    Follow this self-guided trail along a boardwalk that winds through the grassland of Yellowstone's northern range.

    More info
    Time:30-60 Minutes
    A lone skier makes their way along the Madison River on the Riverside Ski Trail.

    Riverside Ski Trail

    Free

    Description

    The Riverside Ski Trail provides several easy options to ski along the Madison River and enjoy views of both the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges.

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    Time:1-3 Hours
    Ski tracks travel through a forest.

    Bannock Ski Trail

    Free

    Description

    The Bannock Ski Trail is a 2 mile (3.2 km) easy ski that follows the old road bed that once used to supply the mining town of Cooke City, Montana.

    More info
    Time:1-2 Hours
    A geyser in the middle of a snowy field erupts steam and water high into the air.

    Observation Point Loop Snowshoe Trail

    Free

    Description

    The Observation Point Loop Snowshoe Trail is a 2.0 mile (3.2 km) snowshoe only trail that treats visitors to unobstructed views of the Upper Geyser Basin and the Firehole River.

    More info
    Time:1-2 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.