
Yellowstone National Park
Everything you need to start planning a visit to Yellowstone National Park.
Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank / NPS
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Driving times from Yellowstone National Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$35.00Unlimited 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
$20.00Non-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
$30.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Snowmobile
$30.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 snowmobiles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
$20.00Entry for visitors on foot, bicycle, ski, etc., when 16 years of age or older.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$20.00A 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
$125.00Based 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
$200.00Based 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
$300.00Based 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.
Nonresident
$100.00Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Yellowstone National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
Hours
All Park Hours
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
West Entrance
- Mon
- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
North Entrance
- Mon
- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
East Entrance
- Mon
- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
South Entrance
- Mon
- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
Northeast Entrance
- Mon
- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
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- All Day
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Yellowstone National Park?
- Entrance to Yellowstone National Park starts at $20. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Yellowstone National Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Crafts, Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Yellowstone National Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Grand Teton National Park (2 h 2 min), Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site (4 h 39 min), Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (4 h 42 min), Big Hole National Battlefield (5 h 6 min), Minidoka National Historic Site (5 h 16 min), Oregon National Historic Trail (5 h 26 min).