Yellowstone National Park

Q: Where can I find YNP hours, seasons and more?

For YNP’s hours, seasons, and more, click HERE .

Yellowstone National park

Founded in 1872 as the world's first National Park, Yellowstone is full of wildlife, colorful hot pots, waterfalls, geysers and geologic wonders. Many choose Big Sky as their base camp for Yellowstone National Park tours and activities as we are located ~one hour from the west entrance.

Know Before You Go:

Where can I find YNP hours, seasons and more?

For YNP’s hours, seasons, and more, click HERE.

How much does it cost to go into the Park?

A standard pass into the Park costs between $20 - $35, depending on vehicle/access type. To see current pass and fee prices visit the Yellowstone National Park Website.

Are Yellowstone National Park roads open year-round?

Only a few roads are open year-round into Yellowstone National Park. Most roads are closed during the winter months and are only available to guided oversnow tours. This includes the closest entrance to Big Sky via West Yellowstone. To see a full road map of Yellowstone and up-to-date road closures visit their website: here.

How far is Yellowstone National Park from Big Sky?

Although the boundary of Yellowstone is only 15 miles from Big Sky, MT, the official West Entrance of the park is in West Yellowstone, MT, approximately 50 miles south.

Is there cell service in the Park?

Cell service is limited. Be prepared to be without coverage. We recommend downloading any maps and directions in advance.

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