Yellowstone National Park
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High Traffic Alert
This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
Check out the similar parks below for a better experience
Current Crowd Level
🟠Busy
Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
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.
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Entrance Fee
$35 per vehicle
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Not Allowed
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Accessibility
Limited
Accepted Passes
🦅America the Beautiful Pass
Try These Instead
These parks offer similar experiences with fewer crowds
💎 Hidden Gem
Mount Rainier National Park
🟠Busy
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape.
NATIONAL PARK$30 per vehicle
🦅 America the Beautiful
Why go: Similar hiking, wildlife viewing, stargazing experience
Around 560 miles away
