How many days do I need for Yellowstone and Grand Teton?

At least five days; a week is better for both parks.

What is the nearest airport to Yellowstone in Wyoming?

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), about 1.5 hours from Yellowstone's South Entrance. Cody also has an airport near the East Entrance.

Is Yellowstone open in winter?

Most roads close to cars from early November to late April. Winter visits use snowcoaches and snowmobile tours.

Do I need a car in Wyoming?

Yes. Distances are long and public transport is very limited.

Is there an entry fee for Yellowstone and Grand Teton?

Yes, each park charges a vehicle fee; the America the Beautiful annual pass covers both.

Is it safe to see bears and bison in Wyoming?

Yes, if you keep your distance: at least 25 m from bison and elk and 90 m from bears. Carry bear spray on trails.

What is Wyoming's capital?

Cheyenne, in the south-east of the state near the Colorado border.

When is Cheyenne Frontier Days?

In late July each year; it is one of the largest outdoor rodeos in the world.

Do I need a visa to visit Wyoming?

Most visitors need a US visa or an ESTA. Bangladeshi passport holders need a B1/B2 visitor visa.

What are the top things to do in Wyoming?

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How do I get to Wyoming?

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) sits inside Grand Teton National Park and is the closest airport to both parks. Cody, Casper and Cheyenne have smaller airports, and Denver International is the main long-haul hub.

How do I get around Wyoming?

A car is the only practical way to travel around Wyoming. Distances are long and public transport is very limited.

What is the weather like in Wyoming?

July is the warmest month in Wyoming, with average highs of 28°C, and January the coolest, with lows of -9°C. May is the wettest month, at about 62 mm of rain; January is the driest. Wyoming is high, dry and windy.

What is Wyoming known for?

Wyoming is best known for: Yellowstone: Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone; Grand Teton National Park, with jagged peaks over lakes; Wildlife: bison, elk, bears and wolves; Jackson and Cody, with their Western character; Devils Tower, the first US national monument.

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Yellowstone geysers, Teton peaks and the cowboy West.

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Wyoming is home to most of Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole and Devils Tower. Visit from June to September and allow 5 to 7 days for the two parks. Distances are long, so a car is essential.

Wyoming, in the Rocky Mountain West of the United States, is the least populous US state and one of its most scenic. Most of Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park, lies in its north-west corner, with geysers such as Old Faithful and the rainbow-coloured Grand Prismatic Spring. Just to the south, Grand Teton National Park rises above the valley of Jackson Hole.

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Key Facts & Stats:

Capital: Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming

Others Largest City: Casper, Laramie, Gillette

Currency: US dollar (USD)

Time Zone: Mountain Time, UTC−7 (UTC−6 in summer)

Major Language: English

Major Religion: Christianity

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Wyoming at a glance

The key facts for Yellowstone's home state, from visas to plug type.

Best timeJun to SepWarm days, cool nights

Daily budgetMid to highPark lodges and Jackson are expensive in summer

VisaUS visa or ESTABangladeshi passports need a B1/B2 visa

CurrencyUS dollar (USD)Cards accepted everywhere

LanguageEnglishSpoken everywhere

Time zoneUTC−7Daylight saving from March to November

CapitalCheyenneAirport: Jackson Hole (JAC)

Power120 V, 60 HzPlug A / B

DrivingRight-hand trafficA car is essential

Emergency911Police, fire and ambulance

Calling code+1No signal in large parts of the parks

WeekendSaturday and SundayParks are busy every day in summer

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Grand Teton National Park

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Grand Prismatic Spring

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Best time to visit Wyoming

Summer opens the parks; winter brings snow, skiing and quiet.

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Best overall

June – September

Warm days and all park roads open; the busiest season.

Shoulder

May, October

Fewer crowds; some roads and services still closed or closing.

Winter

November – April

Snow and deep cold; skiing at Jackson Hole and snowcoach tours in Yellowstone.

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Lodging inside Yellowstone and Grand Teton books up months ahead for summer. Most Yellowstone roads close to cars from early November to late April.

Wyoming travel tips

Visas, airports, money, wildlife safety and where to base yourself.

Visas and entry

US entry rules

Most visitors need a US visa; citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries can apply for an ESTA online instead. Bangladeshi passport holders need a B1/B2 visa.

Passport validity: Valid for your whole stay (6 months is safest)
Official info: travel.state.gov and esta.cbp.dhs.gov

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Things to know before visiting Wyoming

What makes Wyoming worth the trip, and what catches visitors out.

Why travelers love it

Yellowstone: Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Grand Teton National Park, with jagged peaks over lakes.
Wildlife: bison, elk, bears and wolves.
Jackson and Cody, with their Western character.
Devils Tower, the first US national monument.

Good to know

Distances are long, and fuel stations can be far apart.
Seasonal roads: much of Yellowstone closes to cars from November to April.

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Nature and wildlife

Culture and heritage

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Ease of getting around

Value for money

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Wyoming weather by month

Wyoming is high, dry and windy. Summer highs reach about 28°C in the lowlands, but nights are cool and the mountains stay much colder. Winters are long, with deep snow in the parks.

Cold seasonGood timeBest time

Bar: average low to high temperatureRainfall

Jun to SepYellowstone, Grand Teton, Devils TowerAll park roads and lodges are open.

Dec to MarJackson Hole ski area, Yellowstone by snowcoachWinter sports and wildlife in the snow.

Climate figures are approximate long-term averages for Cheyenne (NOAA 1991–2020 normals); the mountains are much colder.

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Yellowstone and Grand Teton in a week

Most visitors to Wyoming come for its two great national parks, which sit next to each other in the north-west of the state. Yellowstone is large, so plan to sleep in two different areas of the park rather than driving back and forth each day.

Days one and two: base yourself in Jackson. Drive through Grand Teton National Park to Jenny Lake, Oxbow Bend and Mormon Row, and look for moose and elk at dawn and dusk.
Days three to five: enter Yellowstone through the South Entrance. See Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the wildlife of the Lamar and Hayden valleys.
Days six and seven: leave through the East Entrance to Cody for the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and a summer rodeo.

With more time, drive across the state to Devils Tower in the north-east.