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Seeing Old Faithful Geyser erupt, exploring the Norris Geyser Basin, hiking through the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and fishing in Yellowstone Lake are on many people's bucket lists. Summers can be very crowded at this park, so consider visiting in the spring or fall. Spring is a great time to visit because the bison in Lamar Valley, the elk in Mammoth Hot Springs and the wolves in the Northern Range will have just given birth. Many people find fall the perfect time for RVing to Yellowstone National Park because the bull elk are bugling near the Madison River. Many park roads and campgrounds close in the winter months. Recreational vehicles entering Yellowstone National Park need to be shorter than 40 feet. Some of the park's 12 campgrounds have size restrictions. The park's North Entrance, near Gardiner, MT, and Northeast Entrance, near Silver Gate, MT, are the most RV-friendly entrances. The North Entrance is the only park entrance that stays open year-round. If you're looking for RV rentals near Yellowstone National Park, find them in Jackson Hole, WY, Bozeman, MT, and Island Park, ID. There are nine visitors centers in the park. The Albright Visitor Center is near the North Entrance and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Grant Visitor Center is near the park's South Entrance and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Trailside Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Current road status can be obtained at National Park Service.
- Spring 30-60 F
- Summer 70-80 F
- Fall 30-60 F
- Winter 0-20 F
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Yellowstone National Park Hiking Trails
Some of the longest trails are found in the Canyon area near Yellowstone River, and many of these trails head to the summit of Mount Washburn. Visitors wanting to see panoramic views of the park should consider hiking along the Elephant Back Mountain Trails near Fishing Bridge. In the Madison area, beautiful trails are running through conifer forests. Hikers often see moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats while walking in the Mammoth area. The Old Faithful area is a great place to see geysers and small rivers. Explore the park's petrified forest in the Northeast area. The Grant area is ideal for birdwatchers, who may spot eagles and ospreys.
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Things to do Outside Yellowstone National Park
There are many terrific things to do in the towns surrounding Yellowstone National Park. West Yellowstone, MT, borders the West Entrance and is home to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center and the Yellowstone Historic Center. Gardiner, MT, is about five miles from the park's North Entrance and is home to several excellent art galleries, like Yellowstone Wild The Gallery and Yellowstone Gallery and Frameworks. Cody, WY, is about 52 miles from the East Entrance and is home to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which is worth touring. One of the closest towns to the South Entrance is Jackson, WY, about a two-hour drive where you can do some shopping for relics at Fighting Bear Antiques.
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RV Resorts & Campsites near Yellowstone National Park
There are 12 campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park. All campgrounds can be reserved in advance, except Mammoth Campground, which operates on a first-come first-served basis from mid-October through early April. Rates vary from $39 to $89 per night. There are also many campgrounds near Yellowstone National Park. Options in West Yellowstone, MT, include Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park, Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Journey, and Buffalo Crossing RV Park. These campgrounds rent for about $130 per night. The Bureau of Land Management operates several nearby sites. Carbella Recreation Area is on the Yellowstone River's shores about 20 miles north of the park. About an hour's drive east of the East Entrance is Clarks Fork Recreation Area. Shosone National Forest borders the east side of Yellowstone National Park.
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How to get to Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Airport in West Yellowstone, MT, began receiving commercial flights in May 2024. It's easy to get to the park from this airport. Exit the airport on US 191, go south for about 2.3 miles, and turn right to enter the park. This entrance is close to the Lower, Midway, and Upper Geyser Basins. There are five entry points to choose when you're driving to Yellowstone National Park. The North Entrance is near Gardiner, MT. This is an ideal choice if you want to visit Mammoth Hot Springs first. The nearest city to the Northeast Entrance is Cooke City. Following the Beartooth Scenic Highway makes going to Red Lodge, Montana easy. The Northeast Entrance is close to Lamar Valley. The East Entrance is the one that many people use when coming from Cody, WY. This is the nearest entrance to Yellowstone Lake. The South Entrance is the one you would use to go to Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole, WY. This entrance is close to Lewis Lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridge Bay Marina and Grant Village have accessible boating facilities. There are accessible fishing platforms on the Madison River and the Grant Marina on Yellowstone Lake. Seven of the park's nine visitor centers are at least partially accessible.
Pets cannot be on the trails or boardwalks in the backcountry or in public areas. All pets must stay within 100 feet of a road or front-country trail and be on a leash that is 6 feet long or shorter.
You will need a camping reservation at Yellowstone National Park, except in the Mammoth Campground in the winter. Campgrounds operated by Yellowstone National Park Lodges can be booked 13 months in advance, while those operated by the National Park Service can be booked a year in advance.
The top things to do in Yellowstone National Park are watching Old Faithful erupt, seeing the rainbow at Grand Prismatic Spring, and exploring the hot springs and geyser basins.
The central part of the park usually opens in mid-April, which is a beautiful time to go as the crowds will be thinner than in August, the busiest month.
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