The sun sets behind the sharp point of a snow-covered mountain; pink clouds are reflected in a pond
The sun sets behind Electric Peak. NPS / Jacob W. Frank

Yellowstone National Park

National Park · Wyoming · National Park Service

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
307-344-7381
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Archeology · Arts · Photography · Explorers and Expeditions · Forts · Migrations · Military · Cavalry · US Army · Indigenous and Native Warrior · Native American Heritage · Science, Technology and Innovation · Social Movements · Conservation Movement · Transportation · Roads, Routes and Highways · Wars and Conflicts · Tribal Conflicts · Indian and Frontier Wars · Westward Expansion · Animals · Birds · Bison · Cats (wild) · Elk · Fish · Wolves · Canyons and Canyonlands · Climate Change · Fire · Foothills, Plains and Valleys · Forests and Woodlands · Coniferous Forests · Fossils and Paleontology · Petrified Wood · Geology · Groundwater · Aquifers · Freshwater Springs · Geothermal · Hot Springs · Geysers · Glaciers · Grasslands · Lakes · Mountains · Natural Sounds · Night Sky · River and Riparian · Rock Landscapes and Features · Scenic Views · Thickets and Shrublands · Trails · Unique Species · Rare · Endangered · Volcanoes · Watersheds · Waterfalls · Wetlands · Wilderness

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Auto and ATV · Scenic Driving · Astronomy · Biking · Mountain Biking · Road Biking · Boating · Boat Tour · Camping · Backcountry Camping · Canoe or Kayak Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) · Group Camping · RV Camping · Fishing · Freshwater Fishing · Fly Fishing · Food · Dining · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Self-Guided Tours - Auto · Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour · Hands-On · Arts and Crafts · Volunteer Vacation · Hiking · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Horse Trekking · Horseback Riding · Paddling · Canoeing · Kayaking · Junior Ranger Program · Skiing · Cross-Country Skiing · Snow Play · Snowmobiling · Snowshoeing · Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12