Junior Ranger booklets at every visitor center. Top trails by age — filtered by our hand-checked minimum age, shade and restrooms:
Leashed dogs are welcome on many of our mapped trails. Where they can't go, we map the nearest boarding and 24/7 vets.
See the full dog guide →Backcountry camping permit · advance reservations open early; walk-ups limited
Official details →Coverage exists near a few developed areas only. Plan navigation offline.
West Yellowstone / in-park stations
Village EV chargers (limited)
Although an entrance pass is required to enter Yellowstone National Park, vehicle reservations are not needed. You are encouraged to purchase an entrance pass before arriving, but you may also purchase passes at any...
More →The Osprey Falls Trail, located south of Mammoth Hot Springs near Bunsen Peak, will be temporarily closed for critical trail repair work July 28–Aug. 4 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. On July 30–31, the trail will be closed all...
More →Expect up to 30-minute delays on the Yellowstone River Bridge, near Tower Junction, while crews perform paving operations. Crews will work during the day until Aug. 7, and at night Aug. 9-15. Dates and times are...
More →Animals in Yellowstone are wild and dangerous. Stay at least 100 yards (91 m) from bears/wolves/cougars and 25 yards (23 m) from bison/elk/all other wildlife. Carry bear spray (even on short walks) and know how to...
More →All park rivers and streams are closed to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise due to high water temperatures and low stream flows. Additionally, the Madison, Firehole, and Gibbon (downstream of Norris Campground)...
More →The sweet spot for Yellowstone National Park is June & September — right now: warmest month — and the busiest of the year.
6 trails
| Trail | Length | Gain | Dog | Kids | Stroller | Shade | Restrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Faithful & Geyser Hill Loop | 1.6 mi | 60 ft | No | 0+ | Yes | 5% | Yes |
| Grand Prismatic Overlook | 1.6 mi | 105 ft | No | 6+ | No | 10% | No |
| Storm Point Trail | 2.3 mi | 40 ft | No | 6+ | No | 40% | No |
| Fairy Falls | 5.4 mi | 190 ft | No | 8+ | No | 30% | No |
| Uncle Tom's / South Rim | 2 mi | 500 ft | No | 8+ | No | 20% | Yes |
| Mount Washburn | 6.2 mi | 1400 ft | No | 10+ | No | 10% | Yes |
Which side of Yellowstone National Park actually saves you drive time — with live rates, not "top-10 from nowhere".
Wake up inside the gate — first light at the trailhead, no morning commute.
Check availability →Rooms minutes from the entrance with pools, breakfast and parking.
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Where to fly in, as the National Park Service lists them.
Yellowstone Regional Airport, Cody WY
Jackson Hole Airport, WY
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, MT
+3 more · NPS directions
A car is essential at most parks — book early for summer and holiday weekends.
Compare cars →Where lots fill by 8 AM and which shuttle skips the stress — see "Know before you go" above.
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