Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.

Jun 12, 2024 · Download the official, free NPS app and Yellowstone National Park content to help plan and enrich your trip before you arrive, during your visit, and even after your Yellowstone experience.

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.

Feb 5, 2024 · Here are some of the more popular ways you can experience the park and make your visitor memorable. Explore Thermal Basins Follow boardwalks and maintained trails to witness hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles, and geysers up close.

Oct 30, 2022 · To help you explore Yellowstone, there are five entrance stations, ten visitor centers, eight developed areas with lodges, restaurants, and stores. Peruse the map to discover where these different places are located, or skip to a region of choice to learn what places of interest can be found there.

Toggle between two maps with different features, Park Tiles or Brochure Map, using the picklist on the top left corner of the map. We also have a printable full map (848 KB PDF) of Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks.

Nov 9, 2022 · Yellowstone National Park Lodges operates nine lodges (hotel- and cabin-style) in the park with more than 2,000 rooms. All are open from late spring through fall. Old Faithful Snow Lodge is open during winter. Be sure to make a reservation early!

Nov 19, 2024 · A portal for information relevant to anyone planning a trip to Yellowstone, including directions, weather, fees, and more.

Discover the natural wonder of Yellowstone, from the geology beneath the plant communities to the animals migrating through the ecosystem. Science & Research Explore the endeavors that enhance our knowledge of the region and inform preservation decisions.

Jan 7, 2025 · Yellowstone Volcano Observatory's Webcam at Yellowstone Lake The camera view is south-southeast over Yellowstone Lake from the cell phone tower near Fishing Bridge. Stevenson Island is visible within the lake on the right.