1 Safety Tips

2 Highlights 

Visitor Centers

Museums

3 Activities

4 Map

5 Lodging & 

Services

6 Permits & 

Regulations

7 Camping & 

Weather

Yellowstone National Park Trip Planner 2010
High Altitude Most of the 

park is above 7,500 feet 

(2,275 m). Allow time to 

acclimate and drink plenty 

of liquids. Visitors with cardiac or respiratory medical 

histories should contact a 

physician prior to their visit. 

Weather Yellowstone’s 

weather is unpredictable. 

Be prepared for changing 

temperatures, storms, and 

emergencies. Carry adequate 

clothing and gear.

Traffic Most roads are busy, 

narrow, and rough; some are 

steep with sharp drop-offs. 

Watch out for pedestrians, 

bicyclists, motorcyclists, 

wildlife, and road damage. 

Pull into turnouts to let 

other cars pass. Always wear 

your seatbelt.

Beautiful but deadly: Yellowstone’s hydrothermal features can kill you. Their waters 

are frequently near or above boiling. The crust surrounding them is thin and breaks 

easily, and often overlies more scalding water. People have died in these pools. 

Be safe, be careful—enjoy the hydrothermal areas from a distance.

• You must stay on boardwalks and designated trails. They exist to protect you and to 

preserve delicate formations.

• Pets are prohibited in hydrothermal areas.

• Swimming or bathing is prohibited in hydrothermal pools or streams where water 

flows entirely from a hydrothermal spring or pool. 

• Where swimming is allowed, swim at your own risk. Hydrothermal waters can harbor organisms that cause a fatal meningitis infection and Legionnaires’ disease. 

• Toxic gases exist at dangerous levels in some hydrothermal areas. If you feel sick, 

leave the location immediately.

Your hand and voice may be too far away if your child leaves your side. Keep your 

children next to you and make sure they understand the hazards of Yellowstone—

especially hydrothermal areas, wildlife, and steep drop-offs. 

CAUTION: Scalding Water

Where are your children?

1 Play It Safe Emergency—dial 911

Yellowstone’s animals are not tame, even 

though they may seem calm. Do not 

approach any animals. View them 

from the safety of your vehicle. If an 

animal reacts to your presence, you 

are too close.

Each year park visitors are injured when 

they approach animals too closely. You 

must stay at least 100 yards (91 m) 

away from bears and wolves and at 

least 25 yards (23 m) away from all 

other animals—including bison, elk, 

bighorn sheep, deer, moose, & coyotes.

BISON are unpredictable and dangerous, and every year visitors are injured. 

Bison weigh up to 2,000 pounds (900 kg) 

and sprint 30 miles per hour (48 kph)—

three times faster than you can run.

BEARS may be seen from March 

through November. Be alert for tracks 

and sign. Never approach animal carcasses. Report all bear sightings to a 

ranger.

COYOTES quickly learn habits like 

roadside begging. This may lead to 

aggressive behavior toward humans and 

can increase the risk of the coyote being 

poached or hit by a vehicle. 

RAVENS have learned to unzip and 

unsnap packs. Do not allow them access 

to your food. 

Do not feed any animals. 

It harms them and it is illegal.

Bicycling Wear safety gear, 

including helmet and high 

visibility clothing. Park 

roads are narrow and winding with few shoulders. 

Road elevations range from 

5,300–8,860 feet (1,615–

2,700 m); long distances 

exist between services and 

facilities.

Falling Trees Avoid areas 

of dead trees (snags), which 

may suddenly fall— 

especially on windy days. 

Stream Crossing High 

water conditions persist well 

into summer. If your plans 

include fishing or crossing 

streams, check at local ranger stations for water conditions.

Theft Lock your vehicle; 

keep valuables out of sight; 

label all valuable property 

with your name, address, 

or identification number. 

Report theft or vandalism to 

a ranger.

Watch Out! Wild animals all around you

Bull elk sparring. Keep your distance!

NPS photo/Schmidt
2 Highlights

to walk the self-guiding trail around Fort 

Yellowstone, which chronicles the U.S. 

Army’s role in protecting the park. Other 

historic sites include the Norris Geyser 

Basin Museum, Obsidian Cliff, and the 

Old Faithful Inn and Historic District.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

This spectacular canyon, including Upper 

and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, 

can be seen from the overlooks and trails 

of the Canyon Village area, and from the 

Tower Fall and Calcite Springs overlooks 

south of Tower Junction.

Geysers & Hot Springs

Geysers, hot springs, mudpots, and fumaroles are evidence of ongoing volcanic 

activity. To see them, visit Mammoth Hot 

Springs, Norris Geyser Basin, Fountain 

Paint Pot & Firehole Lake Drive, Midway 

Geyser Basin, the Old Faithful area, West 

Thumb Geyser Basin, and Mud Volcano.

Lake Area

Yellowstone Lake is North America’s largest high-altitude lake. The area is prime 

habitat for many birds and mammals. You 

can also enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, 

and viewing hydrothermal features.

Wildlife

You can see a variety and abundance of 

wildlife unparalleled in the lower 48 

states. All the large mammals present 

when Yellowstone became a park are here 

today: grizzly and black bears, wolves, 

mountain lions, elk, bison, pronghorn, 

moose, and bighorn sheep. You’ll also see 

a large variety of birds, including bald 

eagles. Check at a visitor center for the 

best wildlife viewing locations. 

Wildflowers

Magenta and blue—the colors used in this 

planner—hint at the vibrant wildflowers 

that brighten Yellowstone in summer.

Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River

History

People have been visiting and 

living in the Yellowstone area for 

thousands of years. In the mid 

1800s, explorers and artists 

brought Yellowstone’s wonders to 

the attention of the federal government. The park was established in 

1872. Visit Mammoth Hot Springs 

NPS photo/Keller

Read more about park highlights at www.nps.gov/yell

Visitor Centers & Museums Open All Year

Albright Visitor Center, 

Mammoth

Information, bookstore, exhibits 

on wildlife and history and films 

on the national park idea, Yellowstone, and artist Thomas Moran.

Open April–November 

& Winter

Old Faithful Visitor Center 

Mid April–early November 

Information, bookstore, geyser 

eruption predictions, and a film 

about hydrothermal features.

Also open late December through

early March. Access only via oversnow vehicle.

West Yellowstone Visitor 

Information Center 

Late April–early November 

Information and publications.

Also open mid December through

early March.

Open late May–late September

Fishing Bridge Visitor Center

Information, bookstore, and exhibits on 

the park’s birds, wildlife, and lake geology. 

Grant Visitor Center

Information, bookstore, exhibit and video 

on fire in Yellowstone.

Madison Information Station

Information and bookstore. 

Museum of the National Park 

Ranger, Norris

Exhibits at this historic soldier station on 

the history of the park ranger profession.

Norris Geyser Basin Museum 

Information, bookstore, and exhibits on 

the hydrothermal features of Yellowstone.

West Thumb Information Center

Information and bookstore.

NPS photo/Royce

Open May–early October

Canyon Visitor 

Education Center

Enter the Canyon Visitor Education 

Center (shown below) and the world of 

Yellowstone’s supervolcano—an idea that 

has captured the minds and imaginations 

of people around the world. You can see, 

hear, and learn how the Yellowstone 

volcano, its geysers and hot springs, and 

geologic history influence all life found 

here. 

Winter use in Yellowstone is being reviewed. 

For updates, go to www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/winteract.htm.
3 What to do

Bicycling is allowed on public 

roads, parking areas, and designated routes; it is prohibited on 

boardwalks and backcountry 

trails.

Boating is allowed on most 

of Yellowstone Lake and on 

Lewis Lake. Only non-motorized 

boating is allowed on most other 

lakes and one river: the Lewis 

River between Lewis and 

Shoshone Lakes. All boats and 

float tubes require permits.

Climbing isn’t recommended 

due to loose, crumbly rock; it’s 

illegal in the Grand Canyon. 

Contact the backcountry office 

for information.

Fishing is allowed in certain 

areas and with permits. See 

“Permits” for more information.

Interpretive 

Park Ranger Programs

Rangers lead activities and programs— 

from short walks to evening campfire 

programs—during the summer and 

winter seasons. They also rove through 

major park feature areas to answer your 

questions and help you understand the 

many wonders of Yellowstone.

Especially for Children

The Junior Ranger and Young Scientist 

programs promote involvement in and 

understanding of Yellowstone; ask about 

them at visitor centers or check www.nps.

gov/yell/forteachers/index.htm.

Yellowstone Association 

Institute

The park’s official educational partner 

offers wildlife watching tours, backpacking trips, and short courses. Most programs are based at the Lamar Valley field 

campus or park hotels. Call 307-344-2294 

or visit www.YellowstoneAssociation.org.

Other Activities

Many authorized guides and outfitters 

are ready to show you the wonders of 

Yellowstone, and each has a unique 

approach. To learn about these authorized 

providers, write to Yellowstone National 

Park, WY 82190, call 307-344-7381, or visit 

www.nps.gov/yell.

On Your Own

For current schedules of activities, consult the park website 

(www.nps.gov/yell) or the park newspaper when you arrive.

Programs & Tours

NPS photo/Peaco

Driving the Park

The Grand Loop Drive to major features 

on this narrow, winding road. Allow plenty of time for driving.

Summer Park roads are generally open for 

travel, barring accidents, rock/mud slides, 

or road construction. 

Autumn Storms may cause temporary 

restrictions (chain or snow tire requirements) or closures of roads. Park roads 

close on the first Monday of November, 

except the road from Gardiner to Cooke 

City, MT, which is open all year.

Winter All roads and entrances, with one 

exception, are closed to motor vehicle 

travel; some may be groomed for oversnow vehicles. The North Entrance road 

from Gardiner to Cooke City, MT, is open 

to wheeled vehicles and may close due to 

storms. Mud/Snow tires are recommended 

and often required. You must return to the 

North Entrance to leave the park.

Spring Park roads open by sections 

beginning the third Friday in April. 

Storms may cause restrictions or 

closures.

Hiking takes you far from roads 

and crowds. Check trail conditions at visitor centers or ranger 

stations.

Picnic areas exist throughout 

the park. They usually have toilets 

but no drinking water. Fires are 

legal in areas with fire grates; 

inquire when you arrive.

Self-guiding trails explore 

Mammoth Hot Springs, Fort 

Yellowstone, Norris Geyser 

Basin, Fountain Paint Pot, Upper 

Geyser Basin, Grand Canyon of 

the Yellowstone, West Thumb 

Geyser Basin, and Mud Volcano.

Stock use depends on trail 

conditions. Contact the backcountry office for information. 

Coggins testing required. Hay 

restrictions enforced, see page 6, 

“Regulations.”

Swimming, bathing, and 

wading are discouraged due to 

extremely cold water. They are 

illegal in hydrothermal features 

or streams flowing from hydrothermal features.

Road construction occurs each year; 

check at a visitor center upon arrival.

Additional Information

The Deluxe Trip Planner from the nonprofit 

Yellowstone Association includes everything 

you need to plan a fun and educational visit to 

Yellowstone: Yellowstone: The Official Guide to

Touring America’s First National Park,

Yellowstone Trails: A Hiking Guide, National 

Geographic Yellowstone Park Map, Yellowstone

and Grand Teton Road Guide, and Large Mammals

of Yellowstone. Package Price—$29.95 ($41.30 if purchased separately). To order, call 

877-967-0090 or visit www.YellowstoneAssociation.org.
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North Entrance

Mammoth Hot Springs

Roosevelt

Northeast

Entrance Cooke City, MT

Fishing Bridge 

East

Entrance

To

Cody, WY 

53 mi/85 km

West Thumb 

Old Faithful

South Entrance

To Jackson, WY

57 mi/91 km

Madison

To

Bozeman, MT

90 mi/144 km

Yellowstone

 Lake

5 mi/8 km

18 mi/29 km

29 mi/47 km

21 mi/34 km

12 mi/19 km

16 mi/26 km

14 mi/23 km

14 mi/23 km

17 mi/27 km

21 mi/34 km

27 mi

43 km

22 mi/35 km

North

Norris 

West

Entrance

Gardiner, MT

Grant 

Village

Lake Village

Bridge Bay

Yellowstone 

Association

⁄ Institute

19 mi/31 km

Canyon

Village

16 mi/26 km

Bechler Ranger Station

To Ashton, ID

26 mi/42 km

IDAHO

MONTANA

To Livingston, MT

52 mi/84 km

To Bozeman, MT

84 mi/134 km

Slough Creek Pebble Creek

To Billings, MT

125 mi/200 km 

or

To Cody, WY

68 mi/109 km

West

Yellowstone, MT

Indian Creek

Tower Fall

Lewis Lake

To Idaho Falls, ID

100 mi/160 km

Chittenden Road

Dunraven Pass

To Grand Teton National Park

8 mi/13 km

June 1–Nov. 1; 8–4:30

Tower Junction

191

212

Beartooth Highway

Road Openings & Closings 2010

Spring Road Openings, weather permitting:

April 16—Mammoth to Old Faithful; Madison 

Junction to West Entrance; Norris Junction to 

Canyon 

May 7—Canyon to Lake to East Entrance (Sylvan 

Pass)

May 14—Old Faithful to West Thumb (Craig Pass), 

Lake to South Entrance, & Tower Junction to 

Tower Fall 

May 28—Tower Fall to Canyon (Dunraven Pass), 

Beartooth Highway 

Fall Road Closures

October 12—Beartooth Highway, Tower Fall to 

Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass)

November 8—All park roads close for the season 

at 8 am except the North Entrance to Cooke City 

road, which is open all year.

Road WORK schedules change. 

For updates, check at a visitor center or 

entrance station upon arrival.

Full service (lodging, food service, 

general store, restroom)

Visitor Center or 

information station

Clinic

Gasoline/fuel

Marina

General store

Food service

Restrooms

Campground

Campground: 

Hard-sided units only

4 Map Road constr uct ion locations and schedules can 

change. Check at a visitor center upon arrival.

Road Work delays

Sylvan Pass, near East Entrance. 

Beyond the Northeast & South entrances. 

delays and closures

Norris to Madison.

Expect 30 minute delays all season 

and nightly closures in summer.

Other road work likely. 

Updates at entrance 

stations, visitor centers, 

or on website.

Cell phone service is extremely limited.
Dates and hours of operation vary and are subject to change. 

For more information, see “Useful Phone Numbers and Websites” below.

5 Services

Bridge Bay

Canyon

Fishing Bridge

Grant Village

Lake Village

Mammoth Hot Springs

Old Faithful

Roosevelt

Tower Fall

ATM

Auto/RV Repair

Backcountry Office

Boat Cruises

Bus Tours

Fishing Permits

Fuel

Horseback Riding

Hotel/Lodge Gift Shop

Light Meals/Snacks

Lodging

Marina

Public Laundry

Public Showers

Ranger Station

Restaurant/Cafeteria 

Visitor Center

June–Sept.

May–Sept.

May–Sept.

May–Sept.

May–October

May–October

May–October

June–early Sept.

May–September

Medical Services In summer, outpatient medical services are offered at Lake, Mammoth, and Old Faithful. 

Ambulances, 24-hour emergency service, laboratory, 

pharmacy, and radiology services are available. Mammoth 

Clinic is open year-round. The park is on 911 service.

Worship Services Worship services take place in the 

park and in communities adjacent to the park, and include 

most major denominations and interdenominational 

services during the summer. Check at visitor centers for 

information.

Accessibility Visitor’s Guide to Accessible

Features in Yellowstone National Park, available 

free at entrance stations and visitor centers in 

the park, describes facilities judged to be negotiable for 

wheelchair users. Additional facilities are being made 

accessible as quickly as possible. For more information, 

write to: 

Park Accessibility Coordinator 

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

TDD only: 307-344-2386

Sign Language Interpreters

If you need a sign language interpreter for 

National Park Service interpretive programs, 

please call three weeks in advance: 307-344-2251.

Useful Phone Numbers & Websites

• Yellowstone National Park:

307-344-7381; TDD 307-344-2386; www.nps.gov/yell

• Lodging & activities: 307-344-7311 or toll-free 866-Geyserland 

(866-439-7375); TDD 307-344-5395; www.TravelYellowstone.com

• Yellowstone Association (maps, books, classes): 307-344-2293; 

www.YellowstoneAssociation.org

Nearby Parks, Forests, & Chambers of Commerce

Other Services Montana Chambers of Commerce

Big Sky 406-995-3000

Billings 406-245-4111

Bozeman 406-586-5421

Gardiner 406-848-7971

Livingston 406-222-0850

West Yellowstone 406-646-7701

Cooke City–Silver Gate 406-838-2495

Red Lodge 406-446-1718

Wyoming Chambers of Commerce

Cody 307-587-2297

Jackson 307-733-3316

Dubois 307-455-2556

E. Yellowstone/Wapiti Valley 307-587-9595

Idaho Chambers of Commerce

Idaho Falls 208-523-1010 

Eastern Idaho Visitor Info 800-634-3246 

National Parks

Grand Teton NP 

307-739-3300

Glacier NP 

406-888-7800

National Forests

Shoshone 

307-527-6241

Gallatin 

406-587-6701

Bridger–Teton 

307-739-5500

Caribou–Targhee 

208-624-3151

Custer 

406-657-6200

General Store/Groceries
Bicycling is allowed on established public 

roads, parking areas, and designated routes; it is 

prohibited on boardwalks and backcountry 

trails.

Boaters must have a Coast Guard approved 

“wearable” personal flotation device for each 

person boating. 

Calling to attract wildlife—

bugling to elk, howling to wolves, etc.—is illegal. 

Disturbing park features—

possessing, collecting, removing, defacing, or 

destroying any natural or archeological objects 

or plants, animals, or minerals—is prohibited. 

Driving while intoxicated 

or under the influence is illegal.

Feeding animals is against the law.

Fires are permitted only in designated campgrounds, in picnic areas with fire grates, and in 

some backcountry campsites. 

Fish hooks must be barbless.

Fishing requires permits (see below).

Fishing tackle must be non-toxic. Leaded 

split-shot sinkers, soft lead-weighted ribbon, and 

other toxic tackle are not allowed.

Food must be attended at all times while not 

in storage. Never leave food outside your vehicle 

or around your campsite—not even inside a 

cooler—when you are away or asleep.

Hay & stock feed are allowed only if 

certified weed-free hay and processed feed; hay 

must be baled and covered. Trailers must be 

clean and empty of manure, loose hay, or feed. 

Littering is illegal, unsightly, destroys hydrothermal features, and injures wildlife.

Motorcycles, motor scooters, and motor 

bikes are not allowed off-road or on trails. Operators must carry a valid state driver’s license; 

vehicles must display valid state license plates.

Pets must be leashed. They are prohibited on 

any trails, in the backcountry, and in hydrothermal basins. Pets are not allowed more than 

100 feet (30.5 m) from a road or parking area. 

Leaving a pet unattended and/or tied to an 

object is prohibited. 

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants 

when the vehicle is in motion.

Service animals are allowed on trails 

and boardwalks in major areas; they require 

permits in the backcountry (see below).

Slow-moving vehicles must pull 

over to let others pass. Never stop or pause in 

the middle of the road—use pullouts. 

Speed limit is 45 mph (73 kph) or less.

Spotlighting—viewing animals with 

artificial light—is illegal.

Possessing a 

firearm or weapon 

You are responsible for knowing and following 

current firearms and weapons regulations for 

national parks. Current regulations available at 

www.nps.yell.

6 You should know about . . . 

Regulations

Anglers 16 years or older require permits to 

fish in Yellowstone National Park; no state 

license is required. Younger children can fish for 

free under certain conditions. For these and all 

other fishing regulations, refer to the park website (www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/fishing) 

or inquire upon your arrival at ranger stations, 

visitor centers, or general stores. 

Fishing season generally begins on the 

Saturday of Memorial Day weekend (usually the 

last weekend in May) and continues through the 

first Sunday of November. Fishing season opens 

later around Yellowstone Lake and between the 

lake and the Grand Canyon. For additional 

information, check park fishing regulations or 

www.nps.gov/yell/planvisit/todo/fishing.

Motorized boats require permits:

purchase at South Entrance, Lewis Lake Campground, Grant Village backcountry office, and 

Bridge Bay Ranger Station.

Non-motorized boats & float 

tubes require permits: purchase at Old 

Faithful, Mammoth, and Canyon backcountry 

offices, Bechler Ranger Station, West and 

Northeast entrances, and West Yellowstone 

Visitor Information Center. 

Overnight backcountry 

camping requires a permit, free 48 hours or 

less in advance or for a fee by mail beginning 

April 1. For more information, request a backcountry trip planner from the Backcountry 

Office, P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, 

WY 82190.

Service animals are allowed in the 

backcountry, but must have permits. Contact the 

Backcountry Office (address above) for more 

information.

Permits

Entrance Fees

Private, noncommercial automobile $25 (7 days, both Yellowstone and Grand Teton)

Motorcycle $20 (7 days, both parks)

Single entry (foot, bike, ski, etc.) $12 (7 days, both parks)

Yellowstone–Grand Teton Pass $50 (valid one year from month of purchase)

America the Beautiful Pass—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

$80 (valid for one year from month of purchase) 

Senior Pass $10—for U.S. citizens or permanent residents of 

the U.S. who are 62 or older. 

Access Pass Free—for citizens or permanent residents of the 

U.S. who have been determined permanently 

disabled and present such documentation.

The Federal Pass Program 

The “America the Beautiful—the National 

Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass” 

program provides several pass options 

for the public to use at federal recreation 

sites—including national parks and wildlife 

refuges—where entrance fees are charged. 

Purchase the pass at one of Yellowstone’s 

entrance stations or http://store.usgs.gov/

pass.

The Golden Age Passport and Golden Access 

Passport are still accepted. 
Spring

Cold and snow linger into June, although temperatures gradually climb. Early in spring, 

daytime temperatures average in the 40s and 50s; by late May and June, they may reach 

the 60s and 70s. Nighttime lows fall below freezing.

Summer

Daytime temperatures are usually in the 70s, occasionally the 80s, and sometimes in the 

90s. Nights are generally cool, dropping into the 40s and 30s, sometimes the 20s; but 

may remain warmer during periods of extreme heat. June can be cool and rainy; July and 

August tend to be somewhat drier, although afternoon thunder showers are common.

Autumn

Weather can be pleasant, although temperatures average 10–20 degrees lower than 

summer. Nighttime lows can fall into the teens and lower. Snow increases in frequency 

and intensity as the weeks go by.

Winter

Daytime temperatures range from near zero to above freezing; night temperatures may 

fall well below zero. Annual snowfall averages nearly 150 inches in most of the park, 

except in the northern range. At higher elevations, 200–400 inches of snow have been 

recorded.

Weather

Plan itinerary around road 

construction.

Make lodging reservations early.

Reserve campsites or plan to 

secure campsite early in the day.

Review park safety, regulations, 

and permit information.

Pack clothes you can layer; be 

prepared for rain or snow, cool 

conditions, heat.

Prepare day packs with snacks, 

water bottles, maps, sunscreen, 

compass.

Call ahead for up-to-date road 

and weather information.

For more trip planning materials or to take a class, visit www.

YellowstoneAssociation.org.

You might also want: camera,

binoculars, notebook, field 

guides 

You can find in the park:

Everything listed above, plus 

basic camping gear, books, 

groceries, souvenir clothing. 

Trip Checklist

Winter In Yellowstone National Park

Visitor access to Yellowstone in winter is being reviewed. For updates, go to 

www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/winteract.htm.

7 Camping

Bridge Bay*

Canyon*

Fishing Bridge RV*

Grant Village*

Madison*

Indian Creek

Lewis Lake

Mammoth

Norris

Pebble Creek

Slough Creek

Tower Fall

Dates Fees Sites Elev (ft) Features

5/28–9/12 $19.50 >425 7,800 A, F, DS, G

6/4–9/5 $19.50 >250 7,900 A, F, S/L, DS, G

5/14–9/26 $35 >325 7,800 F, S/L, DS, G, hookups

6/21–9/19 $19.50 >400 7,800 A, F, S/L, DS, G

5/7–10/24 $19.50 >250 6,800 A, F, G, DS

6/11–9/13 $12 75 7,300 V

6/15–11/6 $12 85 7,800 V

All year $14 85 6,200 A, F, G

5/21–9/27 $14 >100 7,500 F, G

6/11–9/27 $12 >30 6,900 V

5/28–10/31 $12 29 6,250 V

5/21–9/27 $12 32 6,600 V

A Accessible sites available

F Flush toilets

V Vault toilets

S/L Pay showers/laundry near 

DS Dump station 

G Generators OK 8 am–8 pm

* Price does not include tax; reserve these sites by calling Xanterra Parks & 

Resorts: 307-344-7311; toll-free 866-Geyserland (866-439-7375); TDD 307-

344-5395.

Holders of Golden Age, Senior, Golden Access, and Access passes receive 

approximately 50% discount on camping fees, except at Fishing Bridge RV Park 

where no discounts apply.

How Long Can You Camp?

14 days July 1–Labor Day (first 

Monday in September) and 30 days 

the rest of the year; no limit at 

Fishing Bridge.

Group Camping

Available at Madison, Grant, and 

Bridge Bay campgrounds for large 

organized groups with a designated 

leader such as youth groups or 

educational groups. $51–$81 (plus 

tax) per night, depending on group 

size. Reservations are required. 

Contact Xanterra Parks and 

Resorts: P.O. Box 165, Yellowstone 

National Park, WY 82190; 307-344-

7311 or toll-free 866-439-7375.

Attention RV Drivers

Few campsites exist in the park 

longer than 30 feet. Reservations 

recommended for these large 

sites in Yellowstone and in 

campgrounds outside the park 

(map on center pages).

Fees & dates are subject to change; updates at www.nps.gov/yell
Yellowstone Trip Planner

United States

Department of the Interior

National Park Service

P.O. Box 168

Yellowstone National Park

Wyoming 82190

Official Business

Penalty for Private Use: $300

Revised Nov 2009

PRSRT STD

U.S. Postage Paid

Yellowstone National Park, WY

Permit G-83