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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.
Explore in Winter. Accessibility. Pets. Laws and Policies. Permits and Reservations. 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. Last updated: June 12, 2024.
A portal for information relevant to anyone planning a trip to Yellowstone, including directions, weather, fees, and more.
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!
The free, official NPS app includes an interactive park map. The map is easy to use while outdoors and features large font sizes, illustrated trails and services, scenic highlights, and multiple zoom levels.
Yellowstone National Park, in conjunction with its official concessionaires and park partner, offers a wide variety of facilities and services within the park. Few facilities are open year-round and services are limited from early November through late-April.
Yellowstone National Park offers 12 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.
The park recorded 3.3 million visits in 2022, down 32% from 2021, which was the busiest year on record. Historic floods closed public access to the park on June 13. The south loop reopened on June 22 and additional sections of road opened throughout the summer.
Highlights are here; details available at visitor centers, in the park newspaper, on the park website, or by calling the park. Also contact Yellowstone Forever, the park’s official partner.
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 improve services and protect resources.