Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

National Park  ·  Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

A geyser erupts steam in front of the bright sun.
Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank (NPS)
Location
Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming
Designation
National Park
Entrance fee
$35 / vehicle
Track it
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Things to do in Yellowstone

Yellowstone offers a range of activities for visitors in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming:

Arts and Culture Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Astronomy Biking Mountain Biking Road Biking Boating Boat Tour Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Car or Front Country Camping Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) Group Camping RV Camping Fishing Freshwater Fishing

When to visit & weather

Yellowstone's weather can vary quite a bit, even in a single day. In the summer, daytime highs can exceed 70°F (21°C), only to drop 20 or more degrees when a thunderstorm rolls through. It can snow during any month of the year, and winter lows frequently drop below 0°F (-18°C), especially at night. Bring a range of clothing options, including a warm jacket and rain gear, even in the summer.

Getting to Yellowstone

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.

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