Yellowstone National Park

Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Lower Falls of Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Plan Your Visit

Which Roads Are Open? | Recorded road condition information: 307-344-2117

Get directions for Yellowstone and learn about the park’s operating hours and seasons, hotel and campground reservations, park fees, and the many natural wonders you can see and activities you can do in Yellowstone.
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Group of four people watching geyser erupt.

Things to Do

Entrance fees waived during National Park Week, April 17-25

Experience Old Faithful, the most popular geyser in the world, and hundreds of other geysers and hot springs. Look for bears and wolves, elk and buffalo in the Lamar and Hayden Valleys. Hiking, camping, fishing, enjoying exhibits and films, and attending Ranger-led programs are among the many ways to experience Yellowstone.
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A large grizzly, out from hibernation, stands in the spring snow.

Current Conditions and Updates

Find out about the most current conditions in Yellowstone National Park. This page has links to the latest news releases, fire updates, road advisories, and special events.
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Interactive Map

Use this section to orient yourself to the park. It features detailed maps of the developed areas in Yellowstone such as Mammoth, Old Faithful, Lake and many more.
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Write to

P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168

Phone

Visitor Information
(307) 344-7381

Information for the Hearing Impaired (TDD)
(307) 344-2386

Fax

(307) 344-2014

Climate

Yellowstone's climate is one of cold winters and moderate summers. Most of the park is above 7,500 feet and the weather is unpredictable. Be prepared for changing temperatures, storms and emergencies.
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Communities Surrounding Yellowstone National Park

Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
West Yellowstone, MT (0 min. ) Pop. 1,177 Gardiner, MT (0 min. ) Pop. 851 Silver Gate, MT (1 min. ) Pop. 140 Cooke City, MT (4 min. ) Pop. 140 Macks Inn, ID (24 min. ) Island Park, ID (31 min. ) Pop. 215 Moran, WY (32 min. ) Emigrant, MT (33 min. ) Wapiti, WY (38 min. )	Pray, MT (40 min. ) Moose, WY (52 min. ) Squirrel, ID (1 hr. 10 min. ) Roscoe, MT (1 hr. 53 min. ) Big Sky, MT (1 hr. 57 min. ) Pop. 1,221 Felt, ID (2 hrs. 0 min. ) Tetonia, ID (2 hrs. 5 min. ) Pop. 247 Nye, MT (2 hrs. 33 min. )


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