Yellowstone Trip Planner - Yellowstone National Park
NPS / PEACOweather7 Camping andand permits6 Regulations5 Services4 Maptours, activities3 Programs andvisitor centersand museums2 Highlights,1 WelcomeYellowstone National Park Trip Planner2013Yellowstone Trip PlannerUNITED STATESDEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORNational Park ServiceP.O. Box 168Yellowstone National ParkWyoming 82190PRSRT STDU.S. Postage PaidYellowstone National Park, WYPermit G-83Official BusinessPenalty for Private Use: 300America the Beautiful: National Parks andFederal Recreation Lands Passvalid for one year for entrance feesto federal fee areasRevised October 2012
1 Explore Yellowstone safelyStay on boardwalksWelcomeYou must stay on boardwalks and designatedtrails around hydrothermal features. Delicateformations and crust surrounding them isthin and breaks easily, and often overliesscalding water. Visitors have died in them. Toxic gases exist at dangerous levels in someareas. If you feel sick, leave immediately. Pets are prohibited in hydrothermal areas. Swimming is prohibited where water flowsentirely from a hydrothermal spring orpool. Where allowed, swim at your ownrisk. The water can harbor agents of fatalmeningitis and Legionnaires’ disease.NNPS / PEACOMost visitors come tosee and experience wildanimals and hydothermalfeatures. Enjoy andmake the most of theseopportunities.Keep your children next to you and make sure theyunderstand park hazards, especially hydrothermalareas, wildlife, and steep drop-offs.25 yards (23 m)100 yards (91 m)Keep your distance. Federal regulation requires you to stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves,and at least 25 yards (23 m) away from all other wild animals, such as bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes.Do not approach wildlifeIf any wild animal changes its behaviordue to your presence, you are too close.Do not approach wildlife, no matter howtame or calm they may appear to you inthe moment. Always obey instructionsfrom park staff on scene.Close human contact can be highlystressful to wildlife, forcing them torisk injury and to squander reservesfor other life purposes, such asreproduction, nurturing of offspring,and winter survival.NPS / SCHMIDTBig as they are, bison can sprint threetimes faster than humans can run.No vacation picture is worth personalinjury. Your best view may be from insidea hard-sided vehicle.Do not feed, or allow any animal toobtain a food reward from you. It isunhealthy, and it can lead to aggressivebehavior and roadside accidents.Elk can be unexpectedly aggressive. Keep your distance.Do not run from a bearVisitors are required to keep all food andgarbage stored in a bear-proof manner.When viewing bears along roads, usepullouts and stay in your car.When hiking, stay in groups of three ormore people. Make noise in areas whereyou can’t see far around you. Be alert forbear sign, such as fresh tracks or scat.Never approach an animal carcass.Carry bear spray and take time to learnhow to use it safely and effectively. If you have a surprise encounter with abear, do not run. Slowly back away. If a bear charges, stand your groundand use your bear spray. It has beenhighly successful at stopping aggressivebehavior in bears. If a bear charges and makes contact withyou, fall to the ground onto your stomachand “play dead.”Report all bear encounters and wildlifeincidents to a park ranger immediately.To learn more, please visit www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/bearenc.htm
2 HighlightsNPS / K ELLERHistory People have been visiting andLower Falls of the Yellowstone RiverF o llo w p ar k ha ppenings onl i ne:w w w. n p s . g o v / y e l lw w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / Ye l l o w s t o n e N P St w i t t e r. c o m / Ye l l o w s t o n e N P Sw w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / Ye l l o w s t o n e N P Sw w w. f l i c k r. c o m / p h o t o s / Ye l l o w s t o n e N P STo see them, visit Mammoth Hot Springs,Norris Geyser Basin, Fountain Paint Pot andFirehole Lake Drive, Midway Geyser Basin,the Old Faithful area, West Thumb GeyserBasin, and Mud Volcano.living in the Yellowstone area for thousandsof years. The park was established in 1872.Visit Mammoth Hot Springs to walk theself-guiding trail around Fort Yellowstone,which chronicles the U.S. Army’s role inprotecting the park. Other historic sitesinclude the Norris Geyser Basin Museum,the Museum of the National Park Ranger,Obsidian Cliff, and the Old Faithful Inn andHistoric District.Lake Area Yellowstone Lake is NorthAmerica’s largest high-altitude lake. Thearea is prime habitat for many birds andmammals. You can also enjoy boating,fishing, hiking, and viewing hydrothermalfeatures.Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneWildlife You can see a variety andThis spectacular canyon, including Upperand Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River,can be seen from the overlooks and trailsof the Canyon Village area, and from theTower Fall and Calcite Springs overlookssouth of Tower Junction.abundance of wildlife unparalleled in thelower 48 states. All the large mammalspresent when Yellowstone became a park arehere today: grizzly and black bears, wolves,mountain lions, elk, bison, pronghorn,moose, and bighorn sheep. You’ll also see avariety of birds, including bald eagles. Checkvisitor centers for best viewing locations.Geysers and Hot Springs Geysers,hot springs, mudpots, and fumaroles areevidence of ongoing volcanic activity.Visitor Centers and MuseumsThese facilities are openlate May to late SeptemberFishing Bridge Visitor CenterInformation, bookstore, and exhibitson birds, wildlife, and lake geology.Grant Visitor Center Information,bookstore, exhibits, and video on firein Yellowstone.Madison Information StationInformation and bookstore.Museum of the National ParkRanger, Norris Exhibits at thishistoric soldier station on the historyof the park ranger profession.Norris Geyser Basin MuseumInformation, bookstore, andexhibits on the hydrothermalfeatures of Yellowstone.Old Faithful Visitor Education CenterDiscover secrets of geysers and otherhydrothermal wonders, and the fascinatingstory of life in extreme environments. TheOld Faithful Visitor Education Centeris one of the few national park visitorcenters to achieve Gold certificationfor LEED (Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design). Open mid April–earlyexhibits on wildlife and history,and films on the national park idea,Yellowstone, and artist ThomasMoran. Open all year.West Yellowstone VisitorInformation Center InformationNovember and winter, with access via guidedand publications. Open late April–earlysnowcoach or snowmobile tours.November and winter.Canyon Visitor Education CenterExplore the world of Yellowstone’ssupervolcano, an idea that hascaptured the minds and imaginationsof people around the world. Youcan see, hear, and learn how theYellowstone volcano, its geysers andhot springs, and geologic historyinfluence all life found here.Open May–early October.NNPS / PE ACOWest Thumb InformationStation Information and bookstore.Albright Visitor Center,Mammoth In for ma t ion, bookstore,
3 Programs and toursPark ranger programsRangers lead ac t iv i t ies and pro g rams—from short walks toevening campfire programs—during the summer and winterseasons. Check visitor centers and the park newspaper forschedules. Rangers also rove through major park feature areas.Commercial servicesYellowstone AssociationThe park’s official educational partner offers wildlife watchingtours, backpacking trips, and short courses. Most programs arebased at the Lamar Valley field campus or park hotels.The organization also offers a packaged-price Deluxe TripPlanner for 29.95 that includes five books, guides, andreferences that cost 41.30 if purchased separately.NNPS / PEACOThere are concessioners, outfitters and professional guidesthat operate in the park. Authorized providers are listed atwww.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit /services.htmEspecially for childrenThe Junior Ranger and Young Scientist programs promotein volve ment in and un der stand ing of Yellowstone. Ask aboutthem at vis i tor centers or check resources on the park ct 406 848-2400, or g can takeyou far from roadsand crowds. Avoidareas of dead trees(snags), whichmay suddenly fall,NPS / PEACOespecially onwindy days. Stream crossings require caution as high waterpersists well into summer. Check trail conditions at visitorcenters or ranger stationsSelf-guiding trails are available at Mammoth HotSprings, Fort Yellowstone, Norris Geyser Basin, FountainPaint Pot, Upper Geyser Basin, Grand Canyon of theYellowstone, West Thumb Geyser Basin, and Mud Volcano.Stock use depends on trail conditions. Coggins testing isrequired. Hay restrictions enforced. Contact the backcountryoffice for information. See “Regulations.”Swimming, bathing, and wading are discourageddue to extremely cold water. They are illegal in hydrothermalfeatures or streams flowing from hydrothermal features.Fishing is allowed in certain areas and with permits.Boating is allowed on most of Yellowstone Lake and on LewisLake. Only non-motorized boating is allowed on most other lakesand one river: the Lewis River between Lewis and Shoshone lakes.All boats and float tubes require permits.Bicycling is allowed on public roads, parking areas, anddesignated routes. It is prohibited on boardwalks and backcountrytrails. Wear safety gear, helmet, and high visibility clothing. Roadsare narrow and winding with few shoulders.Drive the Grand Loop Regardless of which park entranceyou choose, you can drive a “figure eight” of interior roads thatlink you to many of the park’s major features. See “Map.”Scan this QR code with a free app for yoursmartphone to link directly to trip-planningresources on the park website.http:// go.nps.gov/visit-ynpThere is limited connectivity inside Yellowstone itself.The term QR code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave, Inc.
4 MapTraffic Most roads are busy, narrow, and rough.Road construction schedules are subject to change.Check at visitor centers for updates.Some are steep with sharp drop-offs. Watch forpedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, wildlife,and road damage. Pull into turnouts to let othercars pass. Always wear your seatbelt.To Livingston, MT52 mi/84 kmTo Bozeman, MT84 mi/135 kmGardiner, MTNortheastEntranceMONTANANorth Entrance5 mi/8 kmMammoth Hot Springs18 mi/29 kmSlough Creekm YellowstoneAssociationM E ä I lTower FallFull service21 mi/34 km19 mi/31 km Institute29 mi/47 kmm ä Ö Give wildlife a brakeUnless posted slower,top speed anywherein park jurisdictionis 45 mph.Chittenden RoadDunraven PassNorrism M ä lWestYellowstone, MTTo Billings, MT125 mi/200 kmorTo Cody, WY68 mi/109 kmPebble CreekRooseveltIndian CreekToBozeman, MT90 mi/145 kmBeartooth HighwayTower JunctionFull service191212m M E ä I lNorthCooke City, MTCanyon M E g ä I lVillage Full service12 mi/19 km14 mi/23 km14 mi/23 km16 mi/26 kmTo Idaho Falls, ID100 mi/160 kmWestEntrancem MMadison m M ä l MFull serviceLake VillageBridge Baym M ä Ö Y16 mi/26 km21 mi/34 kmOld Faithfulm M E g ä Ö C é lFishing Bridge17 mi/27 km27 mi43 km M E g ä lWest ThumbFull serviceToCody, WY53 mi/85 kmYellowstoneLakeGrantVillagem M äIDAHOEastEntrance mM E g ä lFull service22 mi/35 kmSpring Road Opening 2013(weather permitting)Lewis LakeApril 19 Mammoth to Old Faithful; Madisonto West Entrance; Norris to CanyonBechler Ranger Station MJune 1–Nov. 1; 8–4:30South Entrance m MTo Grand Teton National Park8 mi/13 kmTo Ashton, ID26 mi/42 kmMay 3 Canyon to Lake to East Entrance(Sylvan Pass)To Jackson, WY57 mi/91 kmMay 10 Old Faithful to West Thumb(Craig Pass), Lake to South Entrance Full service restroom, food service, general store, lodgingMay 24 Tower Junction to Canyon(Dunraven Pass), Beartooth Highway ClinicEGasolineImRestoomsgAuto serviceY MarinaMVisitor center orinformation stationäPhone CampingÖGeneral storeéRV campground:Hardsided units onlylRecyclingCFood serviceCell phone service is limited.Horseback ridingFall Road Closures 2013October 15 Beartooth Highway, Tower Fallto Canyon (Dunraven Pass)November 3 All park roads close at 8 amexcept from the north entrance toCooke City, which is open all year.
5 ServicesYellowstone National ParkkBo couat ntrBu Cru y OsfiT se fiFi ou s cesh rsinFu gel PermGitsenerH alors StoH eba reot/el ck R Gro/Ligh Lod idin ceryggtLo M e Gdg ea iftlM ing s/S Shna oarick pPu nasbliPu c Lbl auniRa c S dryng howRe ererSsstau tatiVisi ran onto t/r C Caen fete terriaDates and hours of operation vary and are subject to change.PO Box 168, Yellowstone, WY 82190ir307 344-7381paeR307 344-2386 TTYRV/www.nps.gov/yelloBacTM utAAArea National ParksGrand Teton NP307 739-3300Bridge BayCanyonGlacier NP406 888-7800Fishing BridgeArea National ForestsGrant VillageLake VillageShoshone307 527-6241MammothGallatin406 587-6701Old FaithfulBridger –Teton307 739-5500RooseveltCaribou–Targhee208 624-3151Tower FallLodging and activitiesCuster406 657-6200Yellowstone Park FoundationYellowstone Association307 344-7311, or 866 439-7375 toll free307 344-5395 TTYwww.YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.comMaps, books, classes406 848-2400w w w.YellowstoneAssociation.orgOfficial fundraising partner406 586-6303w w w.ypf.orgOther ServicesMedical services The park is on 911 emergency service.In summer, outpatient medical services are offered atLake, Mammoth, and Old Faithful. Ambulances, 24-houremergency service, laboratory, pharmacy, and radiologyservices are available. Mammoth Clinic is open year-round.wheelchair users are described in a free guide,Accessibility in Yellowstone, available at entrance stationsand visitor centers. Or contact: Park AccessibilityCoordinator, PO Box 168, Yellowstone, WY 82190.Sign language interpreters If you want a signlanguage interpreter for NPS interpretive programs,please call three weeks in advance 307 344-2251.NPS / E LHA RDAccessibility Facilities judged to be negotiable forPlease don’t be a statistic. Observe posted speed limits and traffic signs Don’t take risks while fishing, swimming, or crossing streams Stay on boardwalks and trails around hydrothermal features Keep a safe distance of at least 25 yards from all elk and bisonWorship services In summer, most majordenominations and interdenominational servicesare available in the park and adjacent communities.Check at visitor centers.Limited cell phone service may beavailable at Canyon, Grant, MammothHot Springs, and Old Faithful.Emergency dial 911Montana Chambers of CommerceBig SkyBillingsBozemanGardinerLivingstonWest YellowstoneCooke City–Silver GateRed LodgeWyoming Chambers of Commerce406 995-3000Cody406 245-4111Jackson406 586-5421Dubois406 848-7971E. Yellowstone/Wapiti Valley406 222-0850406 646-7701 Idaho Chambers of CommerceIdaho Falls406 838-2495Eastern Idaho Visitor Info406 446-1718307 587-2297307 733-3316307 455-2556307 587-9595208 523-1010800 634-3246
6 RegulationsBicycling is allowed on public roads, parkingareas, and designated routes. It is prohibitedon boardwalks and backcountry trails.Boaters must have a Coast Guard approved“wearable” personal flotation device for eachperson boating.Calling to attract wildlife Bugling toelk, howling to wolves, calling to attract birds,etc., is illegal.Disturbing park features Possessing,collecting, removing, defacing, or destroyingany natural or archeological objects or plants,animals, or minerals is prohibited.Driving while intoxicated or underthe influence is illegal.Food must be attended at all times while not instorage. Never leave food outside your vehicleor around your campsite—not even inside acooler—when you are away or asleep.Hay and stock feed are allowed only ifcertified weed-free hay and processed feed.Hay must be baled and covered. Trailers mustbe clean and empty of manure, loose hay, orfeed.Littering is illegal, unsightly, destroyshydrothermal features, and injures wildlife.Motorcycles, motor scooters, and motorbikes are not allowed off-road or on trails.Operators must carry a valid state driver’slicense. Vehicles must display valid state plates.Pets must be leashed. They are prohibited onFeeding animals is against the law.Fires are permitted only in designatedcampgrounds, in picnic areas with fire grates,and in some backcountry campsites.Fishing requires permits. Hooks must bebarbless. Tackle must be non-toxic. Leadedsplit-shot sinkers, soft lead-weighted ribbon,and other toxic tackle are not allowed.any trails, in the backcountry, and inhydrothermal basins. Pets are not allowedmore than 100 feet (30.5 m) from a road orparking area. Leaving a pet un at tend ed and/ortied to an object is prohibited.Seat belts must be worn by all occupantswhen a vehicle is in motion.Service animals are allowed on trails andboardwalks in major areas. They requirepermits in the backcountry.Slow-moving vehicles must pull over tolet others pass. Never stop or pause inthe middle of the road. Use pullouts.Speed limit is 45 mph (73 kph) unlessposted slower.Spotlighting Viewing animals withartificial light is illegal.Transporting water, fish, and any otheraquatic plants or animals into the park’s watersis illegal.Weapons and firearms Possessing orusing weapons (air guns, bow and arrow,crossbows, blowguns, spears, slingshots, etc.)is prohibited. Firearms possession is allowedpursuant to applicable state and federalregulation. You are responsible for knowingand following all current firearms and weaponsregulations for national parks, available at ermitsFishing season generally begins theSaturday of Memorial Day weekend,usually the last weekend in May, andcontinues through the first Sunday ofNovember. Fishing season opens lateraround Yellowstone Lake and betweenthe lake and the Grand Canyon. Anglers16 years or older require permits to fish inthe park. No state license is required.Younger children can fish for free undercertain conditions. Inquire at rangerstations, visitor centers, or general stores.Regulations are posted at d boats require permits.Purchase at the South Entrance, LewisLake Campground, Grant Villagebackcountry office, and Bridge BayRanger Station.Non-motorized boats and floattubes require permits. Purchase at theOld Faithful, Mammoth, and Canyonbackcountry offices, Bechler RangerStation, West and Northeast entrances,and West Yellowstone VisitorInformation Center.Overnight backcountry campingrequires a permit, free 48 hours or less inadvance, or for a fee by mail beginningApril 1. Service animals are allowed in thebackcountry but must have permits. Formore information, request a backcountrytrip planner from the Backcountry Office,PO Box 168, Yellowstone, WY 82190.Entrance feesPrivate, noncommercial automobile 25 (7 days both Yellowstone and Grand Teton)Motorcycle 20 (7 days both parks)Single entry (foot, bike, ski, etc.) 12 (7 days both parks)Yellowstone-Grand Teton PassAmerica the Beautiful Pass,National Parks, and FederalRecreational Lands Pass 50 (valid one year from month of purchase) 80 (valid for one year from month of purchase)Senior Pass 10 for U.S. citizens or permanent residents ofthe U.S. who are age 62 or olderAccess PassFree for citizens or permanent residents of theU.S. who have been determined permanentlydisabled and present such documentationThe federal pass programSeveral pass options are available forfederal recreation sites—includingnational parks and wildlife refuges—where entrance fees are charged.Purchase at an entrance station orhttp://store.usgs.gov/passThe Golden Age Passport and GoldenAccess Passport are still accepted here.
7 CampingFees and dates are subject to change. Find updates atDatesFeesSitesElev (ft)FeaturesBridge Bay*5/25–9/9 20 4257,800A, F, DS, GCanyon*6/1–9/3 202757,900A, F, S/L, DS, GFishing Bridge RV* 5/11–9/23 37 3257,800F, S/L, DS, G, hookupsGrant Village*6/21–9/23 204257,800A, F, S/L, DS, GMadison*5/4–10/21 20 2506,800A, F, DS, GIndian Creek6/14–9/9 12757,300VLewis Lake6/15–11/3 12857,80
National Park Service P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park Wyoming 82190 Official Business Penalty for Private Use: 300 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Yellowstone National Park, WY Permit G-83 NPS / PEACO Revised October 2012 America the Beautiful: National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass valid for one year for entrance fees to federal .
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Superintendent’s Compendium of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and Other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL Wyoming, PARK P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park 82190 307-344-7381 phone 307-344-2136 fax The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented
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