Alert: Biscuit Basin closed due to hydrothermal explosion
National Park
Yellowstone
The bright colors found in Grand Prismatic Spring come from thermophiles—microorganisms that thrive in hot temperatures NPS/Jim Peaco
Overview
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.
Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Vehicles must be private, non-commercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups: 20.00
Non-commercial group (e.g. church groups, scouts) traveling in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more people. Cost is per person. Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.
Entrance - Motorcycle: 30.00
Entry for one driver and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.
Entrance - Snowmobile: 30.00
Entry for one driver and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.
Entrance - Per Person: 20.00
Entry for visitors on foot, bicycle, ski, etc., when 16 years of age or older.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan: 20.00
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The cost is $25 + $20 per person. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.
Commercial Entrance - Van: 125.00
Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: 200.00
Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: 300.00
Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.
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Fairy Falls Trail
Free
Description
Enjoy a hike to one of Yellowstone's most spectacular waterfalls.
The Snow Pass Ski Trail is a 4.2 mile (6.76 km), skier-tracked, one-way, easiest to most-difficult, ski that takes skiers through a steep heavily forested area to a semi-flat wide open area with views of Swan Lake Flats.
A loop trail leads you by turbulent pools of hot, muddy water; hillsides strewn with trees cooked by steam; strange odors; and a bizarre landscape—welcome to the Mud Volcano area.
Brilliant blues and greens of a hot spring ringed by oranges, yellows, reds, and browns.A crowd of people standing along a wooden boardwalk watches a geyser erupt.A visitor stands on a boardwalk near a hot spring and a lake.People on a wooden boardwalk watch a geyser erupt.A wolf howls while standing on a snowy field.Visitors walk into a rustic, log and stone building.A geyser erupting in the middle of a large pool.A crowd in front of an erupting geyser during a snowy winter day.Visitors walk in front of a brightly colored, terraced landscape.Two bighorn sheep laying on the ground.A river plunges into a steep, barren canyon.A herd of bison grazing through a barren and steaming thermal area.A grizzly bear standing on a fallen tree.A greenish river meanders through a hilly river valley.
