How early can you enter Yellowstone?
How early can you enter Yellowstone? Yellowstone National Park's West Entrance opens to the public on the 3rd (third) Friday of April at 8:00 am. Unless weather or other conditions do not allow. The West entrance closes normally the 1st (first) Monday of November at 9:00 pm. The only Entrance OPEN Year Round is the North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana.
What is the best loop to drive in Yellowstone?
The ultimate Yellowstone road trip Driving the Grand Loop will bring you to many of the park's most popular geothermal areas, including Old Faithful, Midway Geyser Basin, Norris Geyser Basin, Mammoth Hot Springs, and West Thumb Geyser Basin.
Is the Upper or Lower Loop of Yellowstone better?
The Park's Grand Loop Drive is shaped like a figure 8, divided into the Upper Loop and Lower Loop. We recommend driving the Lower Loop on Day 2, since it features Yellowstone's most famous attraction – Old Faithful, that way you are building up to a grand finale.
How long does it take to drive through all of Yellowstone?
The Grand Loop takes between 4 to 7 hours to drive in full. During the summer season, cars are the best option for taking a trip around Yellowstone unless you are riding with a bus tour or concessionaire that provides transportation.
What is the best time to see Old Faithful?
The mornings (dawn until 11 a.m.) and evenings (6 p.m. until dusk) are perfect window times for beating the tour groups and family wagons and securing a spot with an uninterrupted view. If you prefer the morning, all you need is a trusty alarm clock, maybe a strong cup of coffee and an early start to the day.
How far in advance should I reserve Yellowstone?
The reservation booking window accepts reservations for stays up to 13 months in advance*. Specifically, on the 5th of each month, we'll begin accepting reservations for the same entire month of the following year.
What time of day is best for Yellowstone?
- HOT TIP: Start early. ...
- HOT TIP: Although very early morning and dusk are the best times for wildlife viewing in this area, a visit at any time of the day will typically result in seeing wildlife of some sort.
- HOT TIP: We love arriving in the morning hours, before noon.
Do I need a reservation to enter Yellowstone National Park?
Although an entrance pass is required to enter Yellowstone National Park, vehicle reservations are not needed. You are encouraged to purchase an entrance pass before arriving to save time, but you may also purchase passes at any entrance station upon arrival. Find out more about entrance passes below.