Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Important Numbers
Yellowstone National Park
307-344-7381
Old Faithful Visitor Center
307-344-2751
Grand Teton National Park
307-739-3300
Xanterra reservations
307-344-7311
Grand Teton Lodge Company
307-543-3100
Opening Dates
» Yellowstone National Park
The north entrance at Gardiner is open year-round, as is the northern Gardiner to Cooke
City road via Mammoth and Roosevelt.
Roads open in May on a staggered schedule.
Most campgrounds, park services and visitor centers close October to May.
» Grand Teton National Park
Open year-round, though most of Teton Park Rd is closed to vehicles in winter.
Most campgrounds and visitor centers (except the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor
Center) close October to May.
Coping with the Crowds
Our advice? Firstly get out of the car - you'll lose 90% of tourists simply by walking a mile from the road. Follow
the park animals and get up early, rest at lunchtime and stay out late. Be at the trailhead at 8am for the best light,
fewer tourists and more parking spaces. Get active during the hour just before sunset, when others are rushing
back to set up their campsites and the wildlife is back out again. Then eat dinner at 9pm when restaurant tables are
wide open. Roads are generally busiest between 11am and 3pm.
Finally, head out of the park. While the Gallatin National Forest may not have the same sexy ring as Yellow-
stone National Park, the hikes are just as superb and you'll have the trails to yourself.
 
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