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NATIONAL PARK

Yellowstone National Park

Everything you need to start planning a visit to Yellowstone National Park.

Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank / NPS

ID · MT · WY
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$20
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WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Driving times from Yellowstone National Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

BEFORE YOU GO

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

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Snowmobile

$30.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 snowmobiles with up to 4 total passengers.

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.

Nonresident

$100.00

Each 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.

WHEN TO GO

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THINGS TO DO

Activities

Arts and CraftsArts and CultureAstronomyAuto and ATVBackcountry CampingBackcountry HikingBikingBirdwatchingBoat TourBoat TourBoatingBookstore and Park StoreBus/Shuttle Guided TourCampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCanoeingCar or Front Country CampingCross-Country SkiingDiningFishingFly FishingFoodFreshwater FishingFront-Country HikingGift Shop and SouvenirsGroup CampingGuided ToursHands-OnHikingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Horse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramKayakingMountain BikingMuseum ExhibitsPaddlingPark FilmPicnickingRV CampingRoad BikingScenic DrivingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingSkiingSnow PlaySnowmobilingSnowshoeingSwimmingVolunteer VacationWildlife Watching
PLAN YOUR VISIT

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).