• Lower Falls of the Yellowstone.

    Yellowstone

    National Park ID,MT,WY

Things To Know Before You Come

Whirligig Geyser begins to erupt amidst the orange-yellow iron oxide deposits surrounding it in Porcelain Basin.
Whirligig Geyser begins to erupt amidst the orange-yellow iron oxide deposits surrounding it in Porcelain Basin.
NPS/JOHNSON
 
Roads & Seasonal Information
Road construction occurs every summer in Yellowstone. Please refer to our Road Construction Delays and Closures page for more information. If you are planning to visit between October and April be aware that most park roads are closed to wheeled vehicles during this snowy time of year. Refer to Operating Hours and Seasons for details.

A Seasonal Opening and Closing Dates for Facilities page is also available.
 

Please click on the following links to learn more about these subjects:

Accessibility Trip Planners to Specific Areas
Current Conditions Transportation in the Park
List of Yellowstone Maps Weather
Lodging Where to Eat
Pets Your Safety
Services in the Park
 

Guns In Parks
A new law regarding firearms in National Parks is in effect as of Feb. 22, 2010- See Laws & Policies for more information.

  • Staying in Yellowstone Staying in Yellowstone

    Xanterra Parks & Resorts provides lodging in the park. Read More

  • Campgrounds in Yellowstone Campgrounds in Yellowstone

    Detailed information on Yellowstone campgrounds Read More

  • Fire Activity in Yellowstone Fire Activity in Yellowstone

    Find out what, if anything, is burning and where during the current fire season. Read More

  • Find out about current conditions. Find out about current conditions.

    This page has links to the latest news releases, fire updates, road advisories, and special events. Read More

Did You Know?

Upper Geyser Basin Hydrothermal Features on a Winter Day.

Yellowstone contains approximately one-half of the world’s hydrothermal features. There are over 10,000 hydrothermal features, including over 300 geysers, in the park.