Verified Oct 7, 2026
Yellowstone National Park
Nature or garden · Wyoming · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
nps.gov
Tickets online or at the entrance
“Vehicle reservations are not required to enter the park – just a park entrance pass. Save time at entrance stations by purchasing your pass online before you arrive.” nps.gov
Admission prices
Other ticket
Private Vehicle
$35
$35.00
Other ticket
Motorcycle
$30
$30.00
Other ticket
Snowmobile
$30
$30.00
Other ticket
Per Person
$20
$20.00
stated on nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/fees.htm · checked 2026-10-05
The fee for a Standard entrance pass is $20.00–$35.00. … Private Vehicle $35.00 Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. … Motorcycle $30.00 Valid for 7 days. … Snowmobile $30.00 Valid for 7 days. … Per Person $20.00 Entry for visitors on foot, bicycle, ski, etc., when 16 years of age or older. … Annual Entrance - Park $70.00 Provides unlimited entry for one year (valid through the month of purchase) to the pass holder and passengers in the same vehicle, or pass holder and up to three persons where per person fees are charged. … Senior Annual Pass · US citizens and residents 62+ years old · $20.00 … Military Annual Pass · Current US military and dependents · Free
Practical
Yellowstone National Park: opening hours
Yellowstone is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year When seasonally open, park entrances are not gated at night and visitors may enter and exit the park 24 hours a day, seven days a week.✓ nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/operating-dates.htm · 2026-10-07Yellowstone National Park: closing days
Yellowstone is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year✓ nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/operating-dates.htm · 2026-10-07Yellowstone National Park: what should I know before visiting?
Vehicle reservations are not required to enter the park – just a park entrance pass. Save time at entrance stations by purchasing your pass online before you arrive. Keep in mind that summer is busy, so be prepared for crowds at popular areas and lines at the entrance gates, in construction areas, and at roadside wildlife sightings.✓ nps.gov/yell/faqs.htm · 2026-10-07Yellowstone National Park: how to get there
The road between the North and the Northeast entrances is open to automobiles year-round. Most park roads are open to limited snowmobile and snowcoach travel from mid-December to mid-March.✓ nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/visiting-yellowstone-in-winter.htm · 2026-10-07Yellowstone National Park: are dogs allowed?
Activities with pets are very limited in Yellowstone.✓ nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm · 2026-10-05On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. Today, millions of people come here each year to camp, hike, and enjoy the majesty of the park.
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