Yellowstone National Park
2,219,791
Acres
4.9 million/year
Annual Visitors
$35
Entry Fee
June through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Yellowstone was established on March 1, 1872, as the first national park in the world. The park sits atop one of the largest active supervolcanoes on earth and contains more geothermal features than any other place on the planet: over 10,000 hot springs, geysers, fumaroles, and mud pots.
What Yellowstone Is Known For
Old Faithful geyser
Grand Prismatic Spring
Lamar Valley wildlife
Mammoth Hot Springs
Top Activities
Wildlife viewing
Geyser watching
Hiking
Scenic drives
Camping
Fishing
Our Complete Yellowstone Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip. Trails, timing, tips, and the spots most visitors miss.
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