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Yellowstone Weather
Yellowstone Weather Forecast
Most of Yellowstone National Park is located at an elevation of 6,000 feet above sea level.
The weather in Yellowstone National Park gets pretty cold with an annual average snowfall of 72" a good portion of the park is inaccessible over the winter months.
Best Time To Visit Based On Yellowstone Weather
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Due to the high elevation the park is subject to wide temperature changes during the day and it is recommended to always have a warm coat handy.
Yellowstone National Park Weather is great from late spring to early fall but winters are extreme.
Yellowstone Weather By Month | Average High / Low Temperatures |
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Yellowstone Weather In January | 29° / 10° |
Yellowstone Weather In February | 34° / 13° |
Yellowstone Weather In March | 40° / 17° |
Yellowstone Weather In April | 49° / 26° |
Yellowstone Weather In May | 60° / 34° |
Yellowstone Weather In June | 70° / 41° |
Yellowstone Weather In July | 80° / 47° |
Yellowstone Weather In August | 78° / 45° |
Yellowstone Weather In September | 68° / 37° |
Yellowstone Weather In October | 56° / 29° |
Yellowstone Weather In November | 39° / 19° |
Yellowstone Weather In December | 31° / 12° |
Weather in Yellowstone during the peak season between May and September is ideal for long hikes and outdoor camping.
October and April Weather in Yellowstone can be really good but be sure to have plenty of warm clothes because the temperatures can drop quickly in YNP.
To help you decide when the best time to visit we’ve included a chart with the average high and low Yellowstone temperature weather forecasts by month.
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Yellowstone Camping Info
With twelve campgrounds and over 2,000 campsites, Yellowstone is the largest campground in the United States.
With such a large number of camping opportunities it is no wonder that you can choose to stay in every conceivable type of location.
Below you will find details about camping at Yellowstone, campgrounds, and the most common questions people ask about camping in Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone National Park Camping
How many Yellowstone campgrounds? Twelve
Bridge Bay Campground - Campsites: 432 Cost: $27 Water: Yes Toilets: Flush
Canyon Campground - Campsites: 273 Cost: $32 Water: Yes Toilets: Flush
Fishing Bridge RV Park - Campsites: 346 Cost: $45 Water: Yes Toilets: Flush
Grant Village Campground - Campsites: 430 Cost: $32 Water: Yes Toilets: Flush
Madison Campground - Campsites: 278 Cost: $27 Water: Yes Toilets: Yes
Indian Creek Campground - Campsites: 70 Cost: $15 Water: No Toilets: Vault
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Lewis Lake Campground - Campsites: 84 Cost: $15 Water: No Toilets: Vault
Mammoth Campground - Campsites: 85 Cost: $20 Water: Yes Toilets: Flush
Norris Campground - Campsites: 111 Cost: $20 Water: Yes Toilets: Flush
Pebble Creek Campground - Campsites: 27 Cost: $15 Water: No Toilets: Vault
Slough Creek Campground - Campsites: 16 Cost: $15 Water: No Toilets: Vault
Tower Fall Campground - Campsites: 31 Cost: $15 Water: No Toilets: Vault
Do Yellowstone camp sites have running water? Yes, seven of the campgrounds include running water; Bridge Bay, Canyon, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village, Madison, Mammoth, and Norris.
Can you have a fire in Yellowstone? Yes, wood and charcoal fires are permitted in campgrounds but check ranger station about any special fire restrictions. NO FIRES ARE PERMITTED anywhere else in the park.
How much does it cost to camp at Yellowstone? $15 - $32 a night
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How much does it cost to backpack in Yellowstone? $3 per person / per night for Backcountry Camping. You can obtain a permit no more than 48 hours before you go by visiting one of the following ranger stations: Bechler Ranger Station - Bridge Bay Ranger Station - Canyon Visitor Center - Grant Village Visitor Center - Mammoth Visitor Center - Old Faithful Ranger Station - South Entrance Ranger Station Tower - Backcountry Office - West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
What’s the deal with Yellowstone camping reservations? Most of the campgrounds are first come first serve but you can get reservations for Bridge Bay, Canyon, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village, and Madison between June through October by calling Recreation.gov at 877-444-6777 or using their website.
Is Yellowstone safe at night? Yes! Yellowstone is safe to camp overnight or even explore in the dark. The park is patrolled by YS Rangers 24/7 who are available if you get into trouble. Be sure to always carry warm clothes and a jacket whether you are in the car or on the trail.
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Yellowstone National Park Map
Yellowstone NP is the largest of all of the parks spanning across three states.
Whether you are headed for West Yellowstone or one of the many other popular sites you will want to get a map of Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone maps can be found for free at all of the visitor centers.
Or you can download your very own pdf Yellowstone Map here.
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Best Places To Stay AirBnB Yellowstone Vs VRBO Yellowstone
Whether you choose a traditional hotel, inn, AirBnB, or VRBO, the place will be quiet and nice.
Most of the accomodations in YNP are a bit dated and rundown but it fits with the rustic charm of Yellowstone.
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Things To Do In Yellowstone
People often ask me, 'What To Do In Yellowstone'
The answer depends on how much time that you have.
I would suggest you drive to the closest visitor center and start from there.
Yellowstone Things To Do In No Particular Order:
Hayden Valley (Grizzly Bears!)
Canyon Visitor Education Center (Supervolcano)
Mount Washburn (10,243 feet)
Fishing Bridge (Trout Watching)
Yellowstone Lake (136 square miles)
Mud Volcano (Hydrothermal)
Pelican Valley (Grizzly Bears!)
Natural Bridge
Madison Information Station (Historic Exhibits)
Fairy Falls (Best Waterfall)
Firehole River (Fly Fishers Dream)
Terrace Springs (Hydrothermal)
Yellowstone Waterfalls
Fountain Paint Pot (Hydrothermal)
Firehole Lake Drive (Hydrothermal)
Midway Geyser Basin (Hydrothermal)
Firehole Canyon (Swimming Hole)
Albright Visitor Center (Junior Rangers)
Fort Yellowstone (US Army)
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces (Hydrothermal)
Norris Geyser (Hydrothermal)
Gibbon River (Fly Fishing Only)
Gibbon Falls (84 Foot Fall)
Old Faithful (Most Famous Geyser In The World)
Biscuit Basin (Sapphire Pool)
Black Sand Basin (Hydrothermal)
Lone Star Geyser (Hydrothermal)
Tower Fall (132 foot Fall)
Yellowstone River (Hydrothermal)
West Thumb Geyser (Hydrothermal)
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Yellowstone Tree RV Camping
The most popular place for RV's is the Fishing Bridge RV Park is located next to Yellowstone River.
This is the only campground with sewer, water, and electrical hookups for RV's.
Unfortunately campfires are prohibited at the Fishing Bridge Campground and because this area is heavily trafficked by bears there are no tents.
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How Far Is Yellowstone To...
Salt Lake City to Yellowstone National Park 4 h 43 min (320.7 mi) via I-15 N and US-20 E
Denver to Yellowstone National Park 8 h 29 min (508.7 mi) via US-287 N
Bozeman to Yellowstone 1 h 20 min (78.6 mi) via I-90 E and US-89 S
Jackson Hole to Yellowstone 1 h 13 min (57.3 mi) via US-191 N/US-89 N
Seattle to Yellowstone 11 h 45 min (754.6 mi) via I-90 E
Glacier National Park to Yellowstone 6 h 17 min (374.9 mi) via US-287 S and US-89 S
Las Vegas to Yellowstone 10 h 44 min (739.4 mi) via I-15 N
Yellowstone to Glacier National Park 6 h 17 min (374.9 mi) via US-287 S and US-89 S
Chicago to Yellowstone 20 h 35 min (1,334.5 mi) via I-90 W
Boise to Yellowstone 5 h 47 min (362.5 mi) via US-20 E and US-20 E
Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone 9 h 25 min (573.0 mi) via US-212 W and I-90 W
Grand Teton to Yellowstone 2 h 19 min (76.0 mi) via US-191 N/US-287 N/US-89 N
Yellowstone to Denver 8 h 29 min (508.7 mi) via US-287 N
Bozeman MT to Yellowstone 1 h 20 min (78.6 mi) via I-90 E and US-89 S
Yellowstone to Salt Lake City 4 h 43 min (320.7 mi) via I-15 N and US-20 E
West Yellowstone to Old Faithful 1 h 6 min (31.9 mi) via US-191 N/US-20 W/US-287 N/US-89 N and US-191 N/US-20 W/US-287 N
Yellowstone to Salt Lake City 4 h 43 min (320.7 mi) via I-15 N and US-20 E
Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone 4 h 43 min (320.7 mi) via I-15 N and US-20 E
Cody Wyoming to Yellowstone 3 h 26 min (132.6 mi) via US-14 W/US-16 W/US-20 W
Cody YW to Yellowstone 3 h 26 min (132.6 mi) via US-14 W/US-16 W/US-20 W
Salt Lake City to Yellowstone Drive 4 h 43 min (320.7 mi) via I-15 N and US-20 E
Los Angeles to Yellowstone 14 h 59 min (1,007.0 mi) via I-15 N
Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park 6 h 17 min (374.9 mi) via US-287 S and US-89 S
West Yellowstone to Jackson Hole 1 h 13 min (57.3 mi) via US-191 N/US-89 N
Salt Lake to Yellowstone 4 h 43 min (320.7 mi) via I-15 N and US-20 E
Portland to Yellowstone 12 h 32 min (790.8 mi) via I-84 E and US-20 E
Idaho Falls to West Yellowstone 1 h 48 min (108.5 mi) via US-20 E
NYC to Yellowstone 32 h (2,123.2 mi) via I-80 W and I-90 W
San Francisco to Yellowstone 14 h 46 min (943.2 mi) via I-80 E
Colorado Springs to Yellowstone 9 h 30 min (576.2 mi) via US-287 N
Phoenix to Yellowstone 15 h 11 min (977.7 mi) via I-15 N
Devils Tower to Yellowstone 6 h 10 min (346.5 mi) via I-90 W
Denver to Yellowstone Drive 8 h 29 min (508.7 mi) via US-287 N
Yellowstone to Grand Canyon 10 h 57 min (698.9 mi) via I-15 N
Rapid City to Yellowstone 24 h (1,530.0 mi) via I-94 W
Yellowstone to Seattle 11 h 52 min (754.6 mi) via I-90 E
Yosemite to Yellowstone 12 h 42 min (817.7 mi) via I-80 E
Vegas to Yellowstone 10 h 41 min (739.4 mi) via I-15 N
LAX to Yellowstone 15 h 18 min (1,023.4 mi) via I-15 N
Yellowstone to Jackson Hole 1 h 13 min (57.3 mi) via US-191 N/US-89 N
Billings Montana to Yellowstone 2 h 40 min (172.3 mi) via I-90 W and US-89 S
Billings MT to Yellowstone 2 h 40 min (172.3 mi) via I-90 W and US-89 S
Boise Idaho to Yellowstone 5 h 47 min (362.5 mi) via US-20 E and US-20 E
Cody WY to Yellowstone East Entrance 3 h 26 min (132.6 mi) via US-14 W/US-16 W/US-20 W
Grand Canyon to Yellowstone 10 h 58 min (698.9 mi) via I-15 N
San Diego to Yellowstone 16 h 1 min (1,068.6 mi) via I-15 N
Chicago to Yellowstone National Park 20 h 35 min (1,334.5 mi) via I-90 W
Big Sky to Yellowstone 58 min (51.5 mi) via US-191 S
Boise to West Yellowstone 5 h 47 min (362.5 mi) via US-20 E and US-20 E
Yellowstone to Yosemite 12 h 42 min (817.7 mi) via I-80 E
Jackson Hole to West Yellowstone 1 h 13 min (57.3 mi) via US-191 N/US-89 N
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