A National Park Service site. See below for whether your pass works and the most common visitor questions.
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $35 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $35Entrance - Non-commercial Groups: $20Entrance - Motorcycle: $30Entrance - Snowmobile: $30Entrance - Per Person: $20
- HoursYellowstone is open daily, year-round, although activities and services are limited at night and certain times of year. The park has five entrance stations, but not all entrance stations are open year-round. Make sure to
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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
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Yellowstone National Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Yellowstone National Park?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Yellowstone National Park. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include 0A3 Campsite Spur Trail, 0D5 Campsite Spur Trail, 1A1 Campsite Spur Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Yellowstone National Park. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
Yellowstone is open daily, year-round, although activities and services are limited at night and certain times of year. The park has five entrance stations, but not all entrance stations are open year-round. Make sure to
Nearby sites
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation Grassy Lake
CheckReclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.
Henry's Lake Wilderness Study Area
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
