Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
When You Arrive
» A seven-day pass to both Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks costs $25/20 per
vehicle/motorcyclist or $12 for cyclists or hikers on foot. Credit cards are accepted. An
annual pass to both parks costs $50. See the boxed text,
Click here
,
for other passes.
» Visitors receive a free map and the
Yellowstone Today
newspaper, which has a schedule
of ranger-led activities, park facilities, road closures and opening hours.
» Notice boards at entrances indicate which campgrounds are full or closed.
GATEWAY TOWNS
» North Entrance: Gardiner (
Click here
)
» West Entrance: West Yellowstone (
Click here
)
» Northeast Entrance: Cooke City (
Click here
)
Fast Facts
» Area: 3472 sq miles
» Highest elevation: 11,358ft (Eagle Peak)
» Lowest elevation: 5282ft (Reese Creek)
Reservations
If you are camping you can get away without reservations, but for in-park accommodation
and Western cookouts you should reserve up to six months in advance through
Xanterra
(
307-344-7311, 866-439-7375;
www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com
). Reserva-
tions open in May for the next year.
