Park Info
Plan your visit with official park resources, hours, fees, and helpful tips.
Yellowstone National Park
Best Time to Visit
May through September for full access. Many roads close in winter.
Entrance Fees
$35 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Key Tips
- Wildlife is most active at dawn and dusk
- Stay 100 yards from bears and wolves
- Book lodging months in advance
Grand Teton National Park
Best Time to Visit
June through September for hiking. Winter for skiing.
Entrance Fees
$35 per vehicle (7-day pass, includes Yellowstone)
Key Tips
- Stop at Schwabacher Landing for reflections
- Mormon Row for iconic barn photos
- Watch for moose near water
Glacier National Park
Best Time to Visit
July through mid-September. Going-to-the-Sun Road typically opens late June.
Entrance Fees
$35 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Key Tips
- Vehicle reservations required for Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Arrive early to avoid crowds
- Carry bear spray on hikes
Rocky Mountain National Park
Best Time to Visit
June through October. Trail Ridge Road closes in winter.
Entrance Fees
$30 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Key Tips
- Timed entry reservations may be required
- Watch for elk in fall during rut season
- Highest continuous paved road in US
Zion National Park
Best Time to Visit
March through November. Spring and fall have best weather.
Entrance Fees
$35 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Key Tips
- Shuttle required in Zion Canyon (seasonal)
- Permits needed for Angels Landing and The Narrows
- Start hikes early to beat heat
Grand Canyon National Park
Best Time to Visit
South Rim: Year-round. North Rim: May through October.
Entrance Fees
$35 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Key Tips
- South Rim is most accessible
- North Rim is less crowded, 1000 ft higher
- Sunrise and sunset are magical
Bryce Canyon National Park
Best Time to Visit
May through September. Winter offers snowy hoodoo views.
Entrance Fees
$35 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Key Tips
- Sunrise Point lives up to its name
- Navajo Loop Trail is a must-do
- High elevation - take it slow
