Electric Peak Sunset. Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank
- Entrance
- $35 per car
- Nonresident fee
- $100 per person, 16 and over
- Park annual pass
- $70, U.S. residents
- Payment
- Card or cash
Work out the cost for your group
Things to do
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Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike Trail
An abandoned railroad bed located near the north entrance of Yellowstone makes a beautiful bike trail.
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Avalanche Peak Trail
Experience one of the most strenuous day hikes in the park and be rewarded with stunning views of some of the park’s tallest and most remote alpine peaks.
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Barronette Ski Trail
The Barronette Trail is an easy 3.5 mile (5.6 km) one-way section of the Old Cooke City road and winds through conifer forest.
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Beaver Ponds Trail
Hike through forests, meadows of sage, and stands of Douglas-fir and aspen on your way to beaver ponds.
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Blacktail Deer Creek to Yellowstone River Trail
Follow Blacktail Deer Creek as it descends through rolling, grassy hills and Douglas-fir forest to a suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River.
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Blacktail Plateau Ski Trail
The Blacktail Plateau Ski Trail is an easiest to more difficult 8 mile (12.8 km) one-way ski with two trailhead options.
Photos
Beehive Geyser Eruption Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank 
Bison in Lamar Valley Photo: NPS / Brett Raeburn 
Dark Wolf in Snow Photo: NPS / Jim Peaco 
Grand Prismatic Spring Photo: NPS/Jim Peaco 
Grizzly Bear Photo: NPS / Jim Peaco
Entrance fees
| Type | Price | Valid for | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | $35 | 7 days | All year |
| Per person, 16 and over | $20 | 7 days | All year |
The $100 nonresident fee
At 11 parks, each non-U.S. resident aged 16 or older pays a $100 nonresident fee on top of the standard entrance fee, unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful pass.
All valid America the Beautiful passes and park-specific annual passes cover entrance fees and nonresident fees for the pass holder and passengers in a private vehicle. The holder must be there.
Official pages call the $100 a per-person fee but do not say how long it lasts. Forum answers say it shares the 7-day entrance window; some tour operators say it is charged per entry. Our totals charge it once per park visit of up to 7 days.
Park annual pass
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 at any entrance station.
A park's own annual pass is sold to U.S. citizens and residents only. A U.S. resident who holds one covers everyone in their private vehicle, including nonresident passengers.
Reservations
NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.
Weather and seasons
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.
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.
Getting there
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.
Campgrounds
- Bridge Bay CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
- Canyon CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
- Fishing Bridge RV ParkBook on Recreation.gov
- Grant Village CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
- Indian Creek CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
- Lewis Lake CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
- Madison CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
- Mammoth CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
- Norris Campground
- Pebble Creek CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
- Slough Creek CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
- Tower Fall Campground
Webcams
- Mount Washburn - Northeastern View
- North Entrance - Electric Peak
- North Entrance - Out of the Park
- West Entrance - Out of the Park
- West Entrance - Into the Park
- Mammoth Hot Springs - Travertine Terraces
- Mount Washburn - Southern View
- East Entrance - Out of Park
- East Entrance - Into Park
- Old Faithful & Upper Geyser Basin Livestream (live video)
Visitor centers
- Albright Visitor Center
- Canyon Visitor Education Center
- Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Trailside Museum
- Grant Visitor Center
- Madison Information Station and Trailside Museum
- Museum of the National Park Ranger
- Norris Geyser Basin Museum and Information Station
- Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
- West Thumb Information Station
- West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (NPS Desk)
- West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (Chamber of Commerce Desk)
Alerts
- Caution: Stay Away From Bull Elk
- Park Closure: Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion
- Information: Traffic Delays - Gardner River High Bridge
- Information: Vehicle Entrance Reservation Not Needed
Parks nearby
Sources
Prices checked by hand against the park's fees page on October 26, 2026 (page last updated June 16, 2026).