Basic Information
Visitor Centers
| Visitor Center | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Albright Visitor Center | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Park information, wildlife and history exhibits, gift shop, fishing permits, restrooms. |
| Canyon Visitor Education Center | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Geology and Yellowstone volcano exhibits, 20-minute film, ranger information, restrooms. |
| Fishing Bridge Visitor Center | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Yellowstone Lake ecology exhibits, ranger information, gift shop, fishing permits. |
| Grant Visitor Center | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Fire ecology exhibits, park information, ranger programs, permits, restrooms. |
| Madison Information Station | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Park information, gift shop, and restrooms. |
| Museum of the National Park Ranger | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Exhibits on the history of the U.S. National Park Ranger profession. |
| Norris Geyser Basin Museum | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Geyser basin information, ranger programs, and park information. |
| Old Faithful Visitor Education Center | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Old Faithful exhibits, park information, ranger desk, gift shop, restrooms. |
| West Thumb Information Station | Closed | Small information station and gift shop. Currently closed until further notice. |
| West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Park information, fishing and backcountry permits, restrooms. |
Directions
Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 3,500 square miles in the northwest corner of Wyoming (3% of the park is in Montana and 1% is in Idaho). Yellowstone has five entrance stations, and several are closed to regular vehicles during winter. It takes many hours to drive between these entrances, so be sure to check the status of roads at the entrance you intend to use while planning your trip and before you arrive
Physical Address
2 Officers Row
Yellowstone National Park Headquarters
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Weather
Yellowstone’s weather can vary quite a bit, even in a single day. In the summer, daytime highs can exceed 70°F (21°C), only to drop 20 or more degrees when a thunderstorm rolls through. It can snow during any month of the year, and winter lows frequently drop below 0°F (-18°C), especially at night. Bring a range of clothing options, including a warm jacket and rain gear, even in the summer.
Internet and Cellular Access
Public WiFi is not available
Wi-Fi is available at some park lodges for registered guests. Check at hotel front desks or in NPS Yellowstone app for details. Cell service is extremely limited, with reception only available in or near major developed areas: Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful, West Thumb and Grant Village, Lake Village and Fishing Bridge, Canyon Village to Tower Junction, and near the West Entrance. In summer, service is often maxed out in these areas.