Yellowstone Park Wildlife Guide

Yellowstone Park Access

There are five Yellowstone park entrances in three states, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, allowing easy access to this vast park. Find out about road closures, entrance fees, and transportation options in and around the park.

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Campground Fees May Increase

Officials from Yellowstone National Park have proposed a 30 percent boost in camping fees for front-country campgrounds. If it passes, the increase is scheduled to go into effect on May 1, 2013. Read More...

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2013 Free National Park Days

The National Park Service has announced its free national park days for 2013. All park entry fees are waived. Read More...

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Grand Opening for Canyon Visitor Center

Yellowstone visitors in late summer will want to check out the new Canyon Visitor Education Center’s grand opening on August 25. The new exhibits will focus on the park’s volcano and geology stories, said Linda Young, deputy chief of interpretation. Read More...


East Entrance

The East Entrance to Yellowstone is in Wyoming, and is located 56 miles West of Cody, Wyoming. Enter Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance by traveling Wy. Highway 14/16/20. View lodging near Yellowstone’s East entrance

 

South Entrance
The South Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is in Wyoming and is accessed via Highways 191/89/287 North. Note that Grand Teton National Park, a 26-mile-long national park, is situated just two miles south of Yellowstone Park. (Entrance fees paid to enter Grand Teton National Park are effective for entry into Yellowstone National Park as well.) View lodging near Yellowstone’s South entrance

 

West Entrance
The West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is in Montana and is accessed by Highways 287, 87 or 20. West Yellowstone, Montana, is the nearest town to the park’s West Entrance, located just a half-mile west of the West Entrance. View lodging near Yellowstone’s West entrance

 

North Entrance
Enter Yellowstone National Park’s North Entrance, in Montana, via Gardiner, Highway 89. The small town of Gardiner, Mont., marks the North Entrance of Yellowstone. View lodging near Yellowstone’s North entrance

 

Northeast Entrance
Enter Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance, in Montana, via Highways 212 or 291. Cooke City, Mont., is located approximately 2 miles from the Northeast Entrance. View lodging near Yellowstone’s Northeast entrance

Top Ten Things to do in Yellowstone

1. See Amazing Wildlife

Yellowstone Park is home to the largest concentration of large and small mammals in the Lower 48 states. Read More...

2. Take a Hike

To explore Yellowstone’s wild side, get off the beaten path and onto the park’s 1,300-mile trail system. Read More...

3. Watch Geysers Erupt

Yellowstone is the largest active geyser field in the world. Read More...

4. Go Rafting

Looking for an escape from the summer heat? Can’t beat a whitewater rafting adventure! Read More...

5. Experience the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is breathtaking! Read More...

6. Attend a Powwow

Powwows serve to preserve the rich heritage of Native American culture and allow tribal members to participate in traditional rituals. Read More...

7. Ride a Horse

No other activity fulfills the Western dream for families visiting this region like a horseback ride. Read More...

8. Go Camping in Yellowstone National Park

One of the best ways to experience the Yellowstone region is by spending a night or more under the stars. Read More...

9. Watch a Rodeo

Every town in Yellowstone country has a rodeo. Try Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cody Nite Rodeo, Rock Springs’ Red Desert Rodeo or Lander’s Pioneer Days Rodeo. Read More...

10. Go Fishing

Fishing in Yellowstone is an experience that compares with few other places on earth. Read More...

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