Central visitor hub featuring lodging, dining, visitor services, campgrounds, and access to some of the park's most dramatic canyon and waterfall viewpoints.
Private vehicle: $35 (7-day pass)
Motorcycle: $30 (7-day pass)
Individual (walk/bike): $20 (7-day pass)
Annual Yellowstone Pass: $70
How to Get There
From Cody (80 mi): Follow US-14/16/20 west through Yellowstone's East Entrance, continue along the Grand Loop Road, and follow signs north to Canyon Village.
Overview
The Canyon Village area serves as one of Yellowstone National Park's primary visitor centers, offering lodging, dining, camping, educational exhibits, and convenient access to nearby natural attractions. Positioned near the park's iconic canyon region, it functions as an ideal base for exploring waterfalls, wildlife habitats, geothermal areas, and scenic drives across Yellowstone's vast landscape. Visitors will find a full range of amenities that make it one of the most popular overnight destinations within the park.
Surrounded by forests of lodgepole pine and situated close to some of Yellowstone's most spectacular viewpoints, Canyon Village provides easy access to both the North and South Rim drives. From sunrise wildlife viewing to evening programs led by park rangers, the area serves as a gateway to the geological and ecological wonders that have made Yellowstone a world-renowned destination. Its combination of natural beauty and visitor services makes it a favorite stop for travelers exploring the park.
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Featured Regions
Dragons Mouth Spring
Steaming thermal spring housed within a cavern-like opening that produces roaring sounds and surging waves of hot water driven by geothermal activity.
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Dunraven Pass
High-elevation mountain pass offering sweeping views of alpine landscapes, wildlife habitats, volcanic peaks, and some of the highest drivable terrain in the park.
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Dramatic canyon carved by the Yellowstone River featuring colorful volcanic rock walls and two major waterfalls that rank among the park’s most iconic natural landmarks.
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Hayden Valley
Broad river valley known for exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, featuring expansive grasslands, wetlands, and frequent sightings of bison, elk, bears, and other native animals.
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Mount Washburn
Prominent volcanic peak with a historic fire lookout at its summit, reached by trail and offering sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding caldera and mountain ranges.
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Mud Volcano
Dynamic geothermal area featuring bubbling mud pots, steaming fumaroles, acidic hot springs, and dramatic hydrothermal features shaped by underground volcanic activity.
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Sulphur Caldron
Highly acidic thermal spring known for its vibrant colors, intense sulfur activity, and one of the lowest pH levels measured in Yellowstone's geothermal system.
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Tower Junction to Canyon Village
Scenic mountain roadway connecting major wildlife habitats, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and canyon viewpoints through the heart of the park.