Yellowstone National Park

Great Fountain Geyser erupts against a blue summer sky.
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. Today, millions of people come here each year to camp, hike, and enjoy the majesty of the park.
Map showing location of park.
Snowcoach along the Madison River with bison
Yellowstone National Park's winter season begins Dec. 15, 2025
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Monday, Dec. 15.
sign showing fire danger high
Fire danger reduced to HIGH in Yellowstone National Park
The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now HIGH and Stage 1 fire restrictions that went into effect August 12 have been lifted.
An aerial view of a lake
Update: Hiker released from hospital following grizzly encounter in Yellowstone National Park
On the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 16, a male, age 29, sustained injuries from a bear while hiking on the Turbid Lake Trail, located northeast of Mary Bay in Yellowstone Lake.
two people fishing in river
UPDATE: Fishing reopens without restrictions on select rivers in Yellowstone National Park
Effective immediately, select rivers and streams that were partially closed to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low flows are now open without restrictions. There are currently no temperature-related restrictions in place parkwide.
People watch an afternoon Old Faithful eruption
Yellowstone visitation statistics for August 2025
Yellowstone National Park hosted 881,936 recreation visits in August 2025, up 2% from August 2024 (868,259 recreation visits).
Brilliant blues and greens of a hot spring ringed by oranges, yellows, reds, and browns.
Photo by NPS/Jim Peaco
A crowd of people standing along a wooden boardwalk watches a geyser erupt.
Photo by NPS/Jim Peaco
A visitor stands on a boardwalk near a hot spring and a lake.
Photo by NPS/Diane Renkin
People on a wooden boardwalk watch a geyser erupt.
Photo by NPS/Jim Peaco
A wolf howls while standing on a snowy field.
Photo by NPS/Jim Peaco
Visitors walk into a rustic, log and stone building.
Photo by NPS/Jim Peaco
A geyser erupting in the middle of a large pool.
Photo by NPS/Diane Renkin
A crowd in front of an erupting geyser during a snowy winter day.
Photo by NPS/Jim Peaco
Visitors walk in front of a brightly colored, terraced landscape.
Photo by NPS/Jim Peaco
Two bighorn sheep laying on the ground.
Photo by NPS/Peggy Olliff
A river plunges into a steep, barren canyon.
Photo by NPS/Diane Renkin
A herd of bison grazing through a barren and steaming thermal area.
Photo by NPS/Diane Renkin
A grizzly bear standing on a fallen tree.
Photo by NPS/Jim Peaco
A greenish river meanders through a hilly river valley.
Photo by NPS/Dave Krueger