Yellowstone National Park

National Park Service, Wyoming.

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.

Camping and Day Use

  • Indian Creek Campground (Yellowstone)
  • Lewis Lake Campground
  • Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)
  • Slough Creek Campground
  • Tower Fall Campground

Activities and Experiences

  • Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits
  • Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit
  • Yellowstone Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program

Site Passes

  • Yellowstone National Park Site Pass

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Horse Camping
  • Horseback Riding
  • Paddling
  • Picnicking
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

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. It takes many hours to drive between these entrances, so be sure to check the status of roads at the entrance you intend to use while planning your trip and before you arrive.

Additional Information

  • Yellowstone National Park Map
  • Yellowstone National Park Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Black bear sow with cubA sow black bear walks with her cub.
  • Lower Falls from Artist Point
  • Aurum GeyserAurum Geyser erupting
  • Bison herd in a thermal areaBison near Mud Volcano
  • Exploring the South Rim Trail at CanyonIf you are willing to walk a little ways, you can find some extraordinary views of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, like this trail on the South Rim.
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone Falls, Yellowstone National Park
  • Fishing Bridge Trailside MuseumThe stone-and-log architecture of Fishing Bridge Trailside Museum became a prototype for park buildings all around the country
  • Great Fountain GeyserGreat Fountain Geyser erupts against a blue summer sky
  • Bull Elk buglingBull elk bugling in the fall season at Mammoth Hot Springs.
  • Wolf howlingAlpha male of the Canyon wolf pack
  • Red Rock Point of the Grand CanyonClimbing the steps to Red Rock Point in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
  • Grizzly bearGrizzly bear in the woods
  • Yellowstone RiverThe Yellowstone River near Tower Fall
  • Cottonwoods and bison along the Lamar RiverFall colors the cottonwoods and bison in the Lamar River Valley
  • Grand Prismatic SpringThe bright colors found in Grand Prismatic Spring come from thermophiles—microorganisms that thrive in hot temperatures
  • Black PoolBlack Pool at the West Thumb Geyser Basin
  • Grizzly Bear near Swan LakeA male grizzly can weigh between 200–700 pounds!
  • Lake Yellowstone HotelLake Hotel opened in 1891 and is the oldest hotel operating in the park!
  • Old Faithful Geyser in winterWinter is a magical time to watch Old Faithful Geyser erupt
  • Palette SpringThe vibrant colors of Palette Springs are formed by thermophiles—heat-loving organisms
  • Bighorn sheepTwo bighorn rams rest and chew their cud
  • Bison in Lamar Valley
  • Beehive GeyserVisitors to the Upper Geyser Basin watch Beehive Geyser erupt.
  • North EntranceThe North Entrance to Yellowstone is open year-round.

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