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Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit and Weather

Best visited in April, May, or October to avoid crowds and enjoy excellent weather. 1

Wildlife Viewing and Activities

Visit geysers, hot springs, and enjoy wildlife viewing across three states. 2

Drive through Hayden and Lamar valleys for bison, wolves, and bear sightings. Visit geysers and hot springs. 3

Use a long lens for wildlife photography and stay in designated areas. 4

Accommodation and Lodging

Stay at Lost Creek Ranch & Spa for a rustic-luxe experience. 5

Stay in the park lodges for an early start to geyser watching. Check eruption schedules. 6

Stay at campsites like Bridge Bay Campground to enjoy the park's many free activities. 7

Travel and Transportation

Nearly 8 hours and 20 minutes drive from Denver. Most of the park is in Wyoming. 8

Drive time from Idaho Falls is approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. 9

General Tips

Old Faithful erupts every 45 to 125 minutes. 10

Open year-round. Entrance fees are $35 per vehicle. 11

Introduction

Lodging Options

• 🏨 Old Faithful Inn: Historic landmark and the largest log structure in the world. Rates start at $264.00.
• 🏨 Lake Yellowstone Hotel: Offers a blend of comfortable lodging and classic architecture. Rates start at $219.00.
• 🏨 Canyon Lodge and Cabins: Family-friendly lodge with spacious accommodations. Rates start at $259.00.
• 🏨 Grant Village: Conveniently located in the heart of the park. Rates start at $289.00.
• 🏨 Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins: Offers a range of accommodations from simple rooms to luxurious escapes. Rates start at $126.00.

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Campgrounds

• ⛺ Bridge Bay: Open from 5/17 to 9/1, with 431 sites. Nightly fee is $33 plus taxes.
• ⛺ Canyon: Open from 5/31 to 9/14, with 272 sites. Nightly fee is $39 plus taxes.
• ⛺ Fishing Bridge RV Park: Open from 5/10 to 10/12, with 310 sites. Nightly fee is $89/$99 plus taxes.
• ⛺ Grant Village: Open from 6/7 to 9/7, with 429 sites. Nightly fee is $39 plus taxes.
• ⛺ Madison: Open from 5/3 to 10/19, with 276 sites. Nightly fee is $33 plus taxes.

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Reservations

• 📅 Advance Booking: Most campsites and lodges require reservations well in advance.
• 📅 Online Reservations: Can be made through Yellowstone National Park Lodges or Recreation.gov.
• 📅 First-Come, First-Served: Mammoth Campground offers first-come, first-served sites from October 15 to April 1.
• 📅 Group Sites: Available at Bridge Bay, Grant Village, and Madison campgrounds for large groups.
• 📅 Discount Passes: Holders of Access Pass or Senior Pass can receive a 50% discount at certain campgrounds.

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Pet Policies

• 🐾 Restraint: Pets must be physically restrained at all times with a leash, tie out, or in a crate.
• 🐾 Supervision: Pets must be attended by their owners when outside.
• 🐾 Clean-Up: Owners must clean up after their pets.
• 🐾 Quiet: Pets may be left in a motorhome or trailer as long as they are quiet.
• 🐾 Restrictions: Pets are not allowed in tents or tent-trailers.

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Amenities

• 🛁 Showers: Available at Fishing Bridge RV Park, Canyon Campground, and Grant Campground.
• 🧺 Laundry: Facilities are also available at the same locations as showers.
• 🚐 RV Hookups: Fishing Bridge RV Park offers water, sewer, and electrical hookups.
• 🗑️ Dump Stations: Available at certain campgrounds but may close when temperatures are below freezing.
• 🍽️ Dining: Restaurants and cafeterias are located near lodges, and there are 52 picnic areas throughout the park.

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