Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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 River.
Plan Your Visit - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park …
Jun 12, 2024 · Download the official, free NPS app and Yellowstone National Park content to help plan and enrich your trip before you arrive, during your visit, and even after your Yellowstone experience.
Basic Information - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park …
Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 3,500 square miles in the northwest corner of Wyoming (3% of the park is in Montana and 1% is in Idaho). Yellowstone has five entrance stations, and several are closed to regular vehicles during winter.
Learn About the Park - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National …
Discover the natural wonder of Yellowstone, from the geology beneath the plant communities to the animals migrating through the ecosystem. Science & Research Explore the endeavors that enhance our knowledge of the region and inform preservation decisions.
Fees & Passes - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park …
You are required to pay an entrance fee in order to access Yellowstone National Park. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, many national parks are allowed to keep 80% of all fees collected and use that money to fund critical projects that …
Things To Do - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park …
Here are some of the more popular ways you can experience the park and make your visitor memorable. Explore Thermal Basins Follow boardwalks and maintained trails to witness hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles, and geysers up close.
Camping - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Dec 4, 2024 · Yellowstone National Park offers 11 campgrounds with over 2,000 established campsites. All campsites must be reserved in advance, with the exception of Mammoth Campground which offers first-come, first-served sites from October 15 - April 1.
Webcams - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory's Webcam at Yellowstone Lake The camera view is south-southeast over Yellowstone Lake from the cell phone tower near Fishing Bridge. Stevenson Island is visible within the lake on the right.
Lodging - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Yellowstone National Park Lodges operates nine lodges (hotel- and cabin-style) in the park with more than 2,000 rooms. All are open from late spring through fall. Old Faithful Snow Lodge is open during winter. Be sure to make a reservation early!
Bison Ecology - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park …
Nov 25, 2024 · Yellowstone bison historically occupied approximately 7,720 square miles (20,000 km2) in the headwaters of the Yellowstone and Madison rivers. Today, this range is primarily restricted to Yellowstone National Park and some adjacent areas of Montana.