Maps and Orientation

Yellowstone Interactive Map

Use your mouse cursor to find links to
more detailed maps and feature information.

Interactive Park Map

Using this interactive map is a great way to get information about the specific areas of the park you plan to visit. Search the map above with your cursor and when it changes to a hand, click your mouse. You will be taken to pages with more detailed maps, area trip planners, and links to park features. There is road construction planned for park roads in 2001. Please refer to our Road Construction Delays and Closures page for more information.  If you are planning to visit between October and April be aware that many park roads are closed to wheeled vehicles during this snowy time of year.  Refer to the Seasonal Road Opening and Closing Schedule for details.

A Seasonal Opening and Closing Dates for Facilities page is also available.

List of Available Maps

If you prefer you may select a more detailed map from our maps list.

How to get to Yellowstone

Follow this link to a map that displays Interstate and State Routes leading to Yellowstone from Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. A brief description of airports serving the Greater Yellowstone Area can also be found here.

Transportation within Yellowstone

Bus and snowcoach tour information is available here.

Four-season Guide to Travel in Yellowstone

Information regarding typical road opening and closing dates for wheeled-vehicles can be found here along with advice on how to travel in Yellowstone in each of the seasons.

Trip Planners for Specific Areas

If you would like to check out Yellowstone area by area to decide where you would like to visit, this section provides in-depth information about each main location in the park.

Visitor Centers

There are nine visitor centers in Yellowstone to serve your needs. Rangers are on duty on varying schedules seasonally so please check visitor center accessibility and hours carefully.

Entrance Fees

Entrance fees are collected at the five main entry points to the park. Rangers on duty there will provide visitors with a park map and other information to assist them in visiting the park. Some entrance stations also house backcountry offices where various permits are issued including backcountry camping, fishing, and boating.