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Park: Yellowstone National Park

Contents

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
Roadmap:
Map of Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area

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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:

Data provided by the National Weather Service.

Yellowstone Lake as of 2008/07/25 15:56

Conditions
  • Icon
  • 60°F
Wind
  • 0 mph
Pressure
  • 30.4 inHg
Humidity
  • Relative 41%
  • Dew Point 37°F
Visibility
  • mi
Forecast:

Item Information

History

Submitted by smiley-emily on Dec 23, 04.

Edited by Seth on Mar 4, 05.

Edited by Seth on May 24, 06.

Edited by Seth on Jun 1, 06.

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Park ID: 140

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