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Yellowstone entrance and reservations
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
Yellowstone charges $35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days, per the NPS (checked Oct 26, 2026). Non-US residents 16 and older add $100 unless they hold a pass. NPS alerts mention 1 reservation or permit notice, and 10 campgrounds take reservations. One fee covers everyone in the car, so a party of four pays $8.75 each.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $35 | Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Vehicles must be private, non-commercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less. |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $20 | Non-commercial group (e.g. church groups, scouts) traveling in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more people. Cost is per person. Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $30 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Snowmobile | $30 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 snowmobiles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $20 | Entry for visitors on foot, bicycle, ski, etc., when 16 years of age or older. |
Source: nps.gov fees for Yellowstone via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Other fees the NPS lists
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $20 | A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $125 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or… |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $200 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or… |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $300 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or… |
| Nonresident | $100 | Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Yellowstone National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. |
Pass math
- The $80 America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass equals 3 visits at $35 per vehicle, here or at any other fee site.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
- Yellowstone also lists: Annual Entrance - Park, $70.
Source: nps.gov passes, checked Oct 26, 2026, and NPS fees above.
Reservation and permit signals
Information Vehicle Entrance Reservation Not Needed
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, but you may also purchase passes at any… Details on nps.gov
Campgrounds that take reservations
- Bridge Bay Campground, 432 reservable of 432 sites
- Grant Village Campground, 430 reservable of 430 sites
- Fishing Bridge RV Park, 310 reservable of 310 sites
- Madison Campground, 278 reservable of 276 sites
- Canyon Campground, 273 reservable of 273 sites
- Mammoth Campground, 85 reservable of 85 sites
- Lewis Lake Campground, 85 reservable of 85 sites
- Indian Creek Campground, 70 reservable of 70 sites
- Pebble Creek Campground, 27 reservable of 27 sites
- Slough Creek Campground, 16 reservable of 16 sites
Source: NPS API alerts (checked Oct 26, 2026) and campgrounds (checked Oct 26, 2026). Booking windows and rules change; use the NPS link before you pay anyone.
Hours and access
Yellowstone is open daily, year-round, although activities and services are limited at night and certain times of year. The park has five entrance stations, but not all entrance stations are open year-round. Make sure to carefully read about access at each station at different times of year. And remember, all dates are weather-dependent. Please note that camping is possible only in designated campgrounds.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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