Physical Address:

2 Officers Row

Yellowstone National Park Headquarters

Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

Mailing Address:

PO Box 168

Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168

contact-details

  • Phone Number: 307-344-7381 Voice

  • Phone Number: 307-344-2014 Fax

  • Phone Number: 307-344-2386 TTY

  • Email Address: YELL_Information@nps.gov

  • Description: Contact Yellowstone's park rangers for general park questions, lost and found, or for special use permits.

Fees

Entrance Fees
  • Entrance - Private Vehicle: $35.00
  • Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Vehicles must be private, non-commercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.

  • Entrance - Non-commercial Groups: $20.00
  • Non-commercial group (e.g. church groups, scouts) traveling in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more people. Cost is per person. Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.

  • Entrance - Motorcycle: $30.00
  • Entry for one driver and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.

  • Entrance - Snowmobile: $30.00
  • Entry for one driver and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.

  • Entrance - Per Person: $20.00
  • Entry for visitors on foot, bicycle, ski, etc., when 16 years of age or older.

  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $20.00
  • A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The cost is $25 + $20 per person. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.

  • Commercial Entrance - Van: $125.00
  • Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.

  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $200.00
  • Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.

  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $300.00
  • Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.

Entrance Passes
  • Annual Entrance - Park: $70.00
  • Provides unlimited entry for one year (valid through the month of purchase) to the pass holder and passengers in the same vehicle, or pass holder and up to three persons where per person fees are charged. Purchase online or at any entrance station.


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.

park designation:National Park

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions


Operating Hours:

All Park Hours

Yellowstone is open daily, year-round, although activities and services are limited at night and certain times of year. The park has five entrance stations, but not all entrance stations are open year-round. Make sure to carefully read about access at each station at different times of year. And remember, all dates are weather-dependent. Please note that camping is possible only in designated campgrounds.

West Entrance

Adjacent to the town of West Yellowstone, Montana, the West Entrance is usually open (weather-dependent) to wheeled vehicles from the third Friday in April through early November, and to tracked-oversnow (snowmobiles and snowcoaches) vehicles from December 15 to March 15.

Exceptions:
  • Spring Shoulder Season (March 16, 2025 - April 20, 2025)
  • Fall Shoulder Season (November 1, 2025 - December 14, 2025)

North Entrance

Near the gateway community of Gardiner, Montana, the North Entrance is the only park entrance open to wheeled vehicles all year. November through April, the North Entrance provides the only access to Cooke City, Montana. US Highway 212 east of Cooke City is closed to wheeled vehicles November through April. The road from Mammoth to Norris opens to wheeled vehicles the third Friday in April through early November, and to tracked-oversnow vehicles, conditions permitting, from December 15 to early March.

East Entrance

Depending on the weather and conditions, this entrance usually opens to wheeled vehicles the first Friday in May and to tracked-oversnow vehicles December 22 through March 15.

Exceptions:
  • Spring Shoulder Season (March 16, 2025 - May 4, 2025)
  • Fall Shoulder Season (November 1, 2025 - December 14, 2025)

South Entrance

Open (weather-dependent) to wheeled vehicles from the second Friday in May through early November and to tracked-oversnow vehicles from December 15 to March 15. Limited services are available near the South Entrance.

Exceptions:
  • Spring Shoulder Season (March 16, 2025 - May 11, 2025)
  • Fall Shoulder Season (November 1, 2025 - December 14, 2025)

Northeast Entrance

Near the gateway communities of Silver Gate and Cooke City, Montana, this entrance is open year around for wheeled vehicle access to Cooke City through Gardiner, Montana. US Highway 212 east of Cooke City is closed to wheeled vehicles November through April. Opening dates for roads east of Cooke City vary from year to year, depending on the weather. The Beartooth Highway is open from late May/early June (weather dependent) to mid October.

Weather Information:

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.


Activities
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture

Auto and ATV
Auto and ATV

Scenic Driving
Scenic Driving

Astronomy
Astronomy

Biking
Biking

Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking

Road Biking
Road Biking

Boating
Boating

Boat Tour
Boat Tour

Camping
Camping

Backcountry Camping
Backcountry Camping

Canoe or Kayak Camping
Canoe or Kayak Camping

Car or Front Country Camping
Car or Front Country Camping

Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)

Group Camping
Group Camping

RV Camping
RV Camping

Fishing
Fishing

Freshwater Fishing
Freshwater Fishing

Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing

Food
Food

Dining
Dining

Picnicking
Picnicking

Guided Tours
Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Self-Guided Tours - Auto

Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour

Boat Tour
Boat Tour

Hands-On
Hands-On

Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts

Volunteer Vacation
Volunteer Vacation

Hiking
Hiking

Backcountry Hiking
Backcountry Hiking

Front-Country Hiking
Front-Country Hiking

Horse Trekking
Horse Trekking

Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding

Paddling
Paddling

Canoeing
Canoeing

Canoe or Kayak Camping
Canoe or Kayak Camping

Kayaking
Kayaking

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program

Skiing
Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing

Snow Play
Snow Play

Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling

Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing

Swimming
Swimming

Wildlife Watching
Wildlife Watching

Birdwatching
Birdwatching

Park Film
Park Film

Museum Exhibits
Museum Exhibits

Shopping
Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store
Bookstore and Park Store

Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Gift Shop and Souvenirs