Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome to Yellowstone National Park!

Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

		Plan Your Visit Get directions for Yellowstone and learn about the park’s operating hours and seasons, hotel and campground reservations, park fees, and the many natural wonders you can see and activities you can do in Yellowstone. 日本語 (Japanese) \| 中文 (Chinese) \| Español \| Français \| Deutsch and then there is much, much more...

Group of four people watching geyser erupt.

Things to Do

Experience Old Faithful, the most popular geyser in the world, and hundreds of other geysers and hot springs. View the colorful Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and enjoy the wild beauty of Yellowstone Lake. Look for bears and wolves, elk and buffalo in the Lamar and Hayden Valleys. Discover Fort Yellowstone and learn about the park's history. Hiking, camping, fishing, enjoying exhibits and films, and attending Ranger-led programs are among the many ways you can enjoy Yellowstone National Park.
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Current Conditions and Updates

Find out about the most current conditions in Yellowstone National Park. This page has links to the latest news releases, fire updates, road advisories, and special events.
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Interactive Map

Use this section to orient yourself to the park. It features detailed maps of the developed areas in Yellowstone such as Mammoth, Old Faithful, Lake and many more.
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Write to

P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168

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Phone

Visitor Information
(307) 344-7381

Information for the Hearing Impaired (TDD)
(307) 344-2386

Fax

(307) 344-2014

Climate

Yellowstone's climate is one of cold winters and moderate summers. Most of the park is above 7,500 feet and the weather is unpredictable. Be prepared for changing temperatures, storms and emergencies.
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