Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Geysers, bison herds and an alpine wonderland carved by a supervolcano.

Best time
Late June – September
Duration
5–7 days
Avg. budget
$165 / day
Scenic score
10 / 10
Camping score
9 / 10

Where you'll want to sleep

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Old Faithful Lodge CabinsMinialife's pick

Old Faithful Lodge Cabins

Cabin

Best for: Privacy & cooler nights

Walk to Old Faithful at sunrise — pure magic.

$189 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Glamping Hub
Under Canvas Yellowstone

Under Canvas Yellowstone

Glamping

Best for: Comfort in nature

Sleep under dark skies without giving up the hot shower.

$449 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Glamping Hub
Fishing Bridge RV Park

Fishing Bridge RV Park

RV Park

Best for: RV travelers

The only in-park spot with sewer hookups for big rigs.

$99 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Hipcamp
Madison Campground

Madison Campground

Campground

Best for: Tent camping

Best base for early-morning geyser visits before the crowds.

$32 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Hipcamp

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Don't bring everything — rent what makes sense here

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Touring Kayak (Single)

Touring Kayak (Single)

From $55 / day

KayakSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors
Mountain Bike Day Rental

Mountain Bike Day Rental

From $65 / day

BikeSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors
Two-Person Tent + Bedding Kit

Two-Person Tent + Bedding Kit

From $35 / day

GearSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors

The moments you came for

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Grand Prismatic Boardwalk

Grand Prismatic Boardwalk

2 hrs

Go midday: the colors only pop when the sun is high.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator
Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari

Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari

Half day

Your best odds of seeing wolves anywhere in the lower 48.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator
Yellowstone River Fly-Fishing

Yellowstone River Fly-Fishing

Full day

Guides know the runs, so beginners still land fish.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator

Plan your road trip

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On the way you'll find

  • Fuel & EV charging
  • Coffee & food
  • Rest stops
  • Hotels & lodging
  • RV services
  • Grocery stores

Wyoming, Montana & Idaho

Pack for Yellowstone

Essentials worth having

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Headlamp 400 Lumen

Headlamp 400 Lumen

The difference between finishing a sunset hike and turning back early.

$45 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Insulated 32oz Bottle

Insulated 32oz Bottle

One fill in the morning is all most day hikes need.

$38 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Merino Base Layer

Merino Base Layer

Handles a 30-degree swing between sunrise and lunch without a layer change.

$89 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Packable Down Jacket

Packable Down Jacket

Weighs nothing in your pack and saves every cold evening.

$165 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Pocket First-Aid Kit

Pocket First-Aid Kit

Twenty dollars now beats cutting a trip short over a blister.

$28 / itemViewPartner link · REI

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