Yellowstone passes

Although you need an entrance pass to enter Yellowstone National Park Passes, car reservations are not required. If you do not buy the entry pass before reaching the park, then there is no need to worry, you can buy the pass by going to any entry station.

To access Yellowstone National Park you have to pay an entrance fee. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, national parks keep 80% of all fees collected and use the money to fund critical projects that improve services and protect resources. In Yellow park USA, entrance fee revenues provide $8.8 million per year for access improvements, campgrounds, infrastructure, roads, native fish restoration, aquatic invasive species mitigation, and more.

Other Fee and Pass Regulations

  • Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Passes may be used for entry as defined on the back of the pass.
No entrance pass required on these days:

  • Monday, January 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Saturday, April 20 — First Day of National Park Week
  • Wednesday, June 19 — Juneteenth
  • Sunday, August 4 — The Great American Outdoors Act
  • Saturday, September 28 — National Public Lands Day
  • Saturday, November 11 — Veterans Day

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Yellowstone passes

Yellowstone national park passes

Yellow Stone Winter

Private Vehicle
Your vehicle must be personal, non-commercial and can hold 15 or less people. You can enter the vehicle and passengers as many times as you wish for a period of seven days from the day of purchase.

Motorcycle
Entry for one driver and one passenger for seven consecutive days starting from the day of purchase.

Snowmobile
Entry for one driver and one passenger for seven consecutive days starting from the day of purchase.

Per Person
Entry for visitors on foot, bicycle, ski, etc., when 16 years of age or older.

FOR ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES

Non-commercial Group (16+ persons)
Commercial Sedan (1-6 seats)
Commercial Van (7-15 seats)
Commercial Mini-bus (16-25 seats)
Commercial Motor Coach (26+ seats)