National Park · Wyoming, United States
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a national park in Wyoming, United States, covering 2,219,791 acres (898,318 ha), established in 1872; it recorded 4,762,988 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Wyoming, United States |
| Area | 2,219,791 acres (898,318 ha) |
| Established | 1872 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 4,762,988 |
| Highest point | Eagle Peak — 3,463 m (11,361 ft) |
| Coordinates | 44.6000° N, 110.5000° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a national park of the United States located mainly in the northwest corner of the state of Wyoming, with small portions extending into Montana and Idaho. The park is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially the Old Faithful geyser, one of its most popular. While it represents many types of biomes, subalpine forest is the most abundant. It is part of the South Central Rockies forests ecoregion. Native Americans have lived in the Yellowstone region for at least 11,000 years.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
May to September — warm days and open roads; winters are cold with snow and limited access
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Gardiner, Montana |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Lodges inside the park, including the Old Faithful Inn and Lake Yellowstone Hotel |
Famous trails
- Mount Washburn Trail — 6.1 miles (9.8 km) — Moderate
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Yellowstone Airport (WYS) · West Yellowstone, United States · 31.0 miles away
- Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) · Jackson, United States · 69.6 miles away
- Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) · Cody, United States · 72.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yellowstone National Park?
Yellowstone National Park is in Wyoming, United States (44.6000° N, 110.5000° W).
When was Yellowstone National Park established?
Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Yellowstone National Park?
Yellowstone National Park covers 2,219,791 acres (898,318 ha).
How many people visit Yellowstone National Park each year?
It recorded 4,762,988 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Yellowstone National Park?
The highest point is Eagle Peak, at 3,463 metres (11,361 ft).
When is the best time to visit Yellowstone National Park?
May to September — warm days and open roads; winters are cold with snow and limited access.
Does Yellowstone National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Yellowstone National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Yellowstone National Park?
The nearest town is Gardiner, Montana. The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/yell/ — Official park page.