National Parks in Wyoming
Wyoming has 2 national parks: Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park. None of them requires an entry reservation.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
Grand Teton
Wyoming
Sheer peaks rising straight from the valley floor, with lakes and wildlife below.
$35 per car
Yellowstone
WY · MT · ID
Geysers, hot springs and the densest wildlife viewing in the lower 48.
$35 per car3 videos
Compare the parks
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton | $35 per car | Not required | June to September. September brings fall color, bugling elk and smaller crowds. | 2 to 3 days, often paired with Yellowstone. |
| Yellowstone | $35 per car | Not required | Late May through September for full road access. September brings fewer crowds, rutting elk and crisp mornings. In winter, the interior is reached only by snowcoach or guided snowmobile. | 3 to 4 days to see both loops without rushing. |
Planning guides
- Best Time to Visit Yellowstone National ParkWhen to visit Yellowstone, month by month: road opening and closing dates, crowds, weather, wildlife timing and what is open in each season.
- How Many Days Do You Need in Yellowstone?How many days to spend in Yellowstone, with 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-day itineraries by area, NPS drive times around the Grand Loop and where to base yourself.
- Best Hikes in Yellowstone National ParkThe best day hikes in Yellowstone, from the Grand Prismatic Overlook to Mount Washburn and Avalanche Peak, with NPS distances, elevation gain and 2026 closures.
- Camping in Yellowstone National Park: Campgrounds, Reservations and TipsAll 11 Yellowstone campgrounds with 2026 dates, fees and RV limits, how six-month reservations work, the 2027 move to Recreation.gov and backcountry permits.
- Best Hikes in Grand Teton National ParkTwelve of the best hikes in Grand Teton, from Hidden Falls and String Lake to Cascade Canyon and Amphitheater Lake, with NPS distances and 2026 closures.
- Camping in Grand Teton National Park: Campgrounds, Reservations and TipsEvery Grand Teton campground with 2026 seasons, fees, RV limits and hookups, plus Recreation.gov booking, backcountry permits and camping outside the park.
Nearby parks in other states
- Glacier National ParkMontana · about 321 miles as the crow flies
- Rocky Mountain National ParkColorado · about 349 miles as the crow flies
- Arches National ParkUtah · about 354 miles as the crow flies
- Mount Rushmore National MemorialSouth Dakota · about 354 miles as the crow flies
- Wind Cave National ParkSouth Dakota · about 358 miles as the crow flies
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