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Park: Yellowstone National Park

Section: General

Location

Address:
P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park
Mammoth, WY 82190-0168
United States
Lat / Lon:
 44° 35.00' N
110° 35.00' W
Area:
3470 mi2
Directions:
"North Entrance - Near the gateway community of Gardiner, MT, the North Entrance is the only park entrance open to wheeled vehicles all year. November through April, the North Entrance provides the only access to Cooke City, MT. Beyond Cooke City the road is closed to wheeled vehicles November through April. The road from Mammoth to Norris is open to wheeled vehicles from the third Friday in April through the first Sunday in November, and to tracked oversnow vehicles from the third Wednesday in December to Monday of the first full week in March.
West Entrance - Adjacent to the town of West Yellowstone, MT, the West Entrance is open to wheeled vehicles from the third Friday in April through the first Sunday in November, and to tracked oversnow vehicles from the third Wednesday in December to Monday of the second full week in March.

South & East Entrances - Open to wheeled vehicles from the second Friday of May through the first Sunday in November, and to tracked oversnow vehicles from the third Wednesday in December to Monday of the second full week in March. Limited services are available near the South & East Entrances.

Northeast Entrance - Near the gateway community of Cooke City, MT, this entrance is open year around for wheeled vehicle access to Cooke City through Gardiner, MT and the North Entrance. Opening dates for roads east of Cooke City vary from year to year, depending on the weather." from NPS website

Amenities

Toilets:
Flush
Showers:
Free
Water:
Faucet/Fountain
Picnic Tables:
Yes
Fire Rings:
Yes
Fire Wood:
Yes
Dump Station:
Yes
Internet:
Yes
Swimming:
Yes
Fishing:
Yes
Boating:
Yes
Store:
Yes
Garbage:
Yes
Nature Center:
Yes
Activities:
Auto touring, backpacking, biking, bird watching, boating, camping, climbing, cross country skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, nature walks, interpretive program, scuba diving, snorkeling, snow skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, stargazing, swimming, wilderness area, wildlife viewing.

Administration

Office:
Yes
Phone Numbers:

Visitor Information:
307-344-7381

Visitor Information for Hearing Impaired:
307-344-2386

Fax Number:
307-344-2005

Ownership:
National
Open Dates:
Open year-round, with limited services during winter months
Open Times:
Dawn to dusk
Fee Structure:
1. Private, Non-commercial Vehicle
$20 - 7 Days, $40 - Annual

2. Individual - hike, bicycle, etc.
$10 - 7 Days, $40 - Annual

3. Motorcycle
$15 - 7 Days, $40 - Annual

4. Commercial Sedan, 1 to 6 passenger capacity
$25 + 10 per person - 7

Restrictions

Pets:
Yes

Weather

Weather:

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Yellowstone Lake, WY as of 3/22/10 6:56 AM MDT

Conditions
  • N/A Icon
  • N/A
  • 27°F
Wind
  • 0 mph
Pressure
  • 29.91 inHg
  • and steady
Moon
  • First Quarter
Humidity
  • Relative 90%
  • Dew Point 25°F
Sun
  • UV Danger N/A
  • Sunrise 7:22 AM
  • Sunset 7:38 PM
Visibility
  • N/A mi
Forecast:

Data provided by weather.com®

Yellowstone Natl Park, WY (82190) as of 3/22/10 7:06 AM MDT

Monday
Day
  • Snow Icon
  • Snow
  • 30°F
  • Pricip: 80%
Night
  • Snow Shower Icon
  • Snow Shower
  • 8°F
  • Pricip: 60%
Tuesday
Day
  • AM Snow Showers Icon
  • AM Snow Showers
  • 31°F
  • Pricip: 30%
Night
  • Partly Cloudy Icon
  • Partly Cloudy
  • 5°F
  • Pricip: 20%
Wednesday
Day
  • Sunny Icon
  • Sunny
  • 36°F
  • Pricip: 0%
Night
  • Partly Cloudy Icon
  • Partly Cloudy
  • 10°F
  • Pricip: 20%
Thursday
Day
  • Mostly Cloudy Icon
  • Mostly Cloudy
  • 38°F
  • Pricip: 20%
Night
  • Snow Shower Icon
  • Snow Shower
  • 13°F
  • Pricip: 30%