Yellowstone National Park Information

Yellowstone National Park

from National Geographic
Though filled with an astonishing array of geologic wonders—geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, canyons, waterfalls—Yellowstone is perhaps most remarkable as a wildlife sanctuary. Protected here are bison, elk, bears, moose, mountain lions, eagles, trumpeter swans, and a host of other animals. The world’s first national park, Yellowstone covers more than two million acres (810,000 hectares) and draws thousands of visitors a year.

Headquarters P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190. Phone +1 307 344 7381. Seasons & Accessibility Park open year-round. Road from North Entrance to Northeast Entrance open all year; most other park roads closed to cars November through April. Call headquarters for latest weather and road conditions. Visitor & Information Centers Mammoth Hot Springs/Albright Visitor Center open daily all year. Old Faithful Visitor Center open May through Oct. and mid-Dec. to mid-March, depending on weather. Canyon Village Visitor Center, near center of park, and Fishing Bridge and Grant Village Visitor Centers, on Yellowstone Lake, open May through Sept. (reduced hours in Sept.)
Entrance Fees $20 per vehicle, good for one week at both Yellowstone and Grand Teton. $40 annual.
Facilities for Disabled Visitor centers, Madison and Fishing Bridge Campgrounds, most rest rooms, amphitheaters, numerous ranger-led activities, walks, and exhibits are wheelchair accessible. Free brochure available.
Overnight Backpacking Permits required. They are free and available at visitor centers and ranger stations; apply in person not more than 48 hours in advance of use.
Campgrounds Twelve campgrounds all with 7-day limit (except Fishing Bridge RV Park) from June 16 to August 25; other times 30-day limit. Mammoth open all year, others open late spring to mid-fall.
Reservations accepted for Fishing Bridge RV Park, Madison, Grant Village, Canyon Village, and Bridge Bay; contact AmFac Parks & Resorts, Yellowstone NP, Wyoming 82190. +1 307 344 7311.
All others first come, first served. Fees $6-$12.50 per night; Fishing Bridge RV Park $23. Pay showers near several campgrounds. Both tent and RV sites at most campgrounds; at Fishing Bridge RV Park hard-sided units only. Hookups at Fishing Bridge RV Park only. For group campgrounds, reserve through A mFac Parks & Resorts. Food services in park.

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