Buffalo Ranch

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Lamar Buffalo Ranch

Lamar Buffalo Ranch, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park from Yellowstone NP, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Historic ranch complex used in the early twentieth century to breed and protect American bison from extinction, now preserved as an outdoor classroom.

General Information

Hours:
Open year-round as a historic site within Yellowstone National Park; grounds are generally viewable at any time, while access to buildings and educational facilities is limited to authorized programs and events.
Fees:
Viewing the ranch area is included with Yellowstone National Park admission:
Private Vehicle: $35 (7-day pass)
Motorcycle: $30 (7-day pass)
Individual (walk-in, bicycle): $20 (7-day pass)
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed only in developed areas and must remain within 100 feet of roads, parking areas, and campgrounds on a leash no longer than 6 feet; pets are not permitted on trails or in backcountry areas.
Closest cities with hotels:
Gardiner, Montana (approximately 33 mi)
Seasons:
Late spring through early fall provides the easiest road access; summer offers the most favorable conditions for exploring the Lamar Valley area.
Location:
nps.gov

How to Get There

From Gardiner (33 mi): Enter Yellowstone National Park through the North Entrance, follow Grand Loop Road east through Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction, then continue on Northeast Entrance Road through Lamar Valley to the ranch area.

Overview

The Lamar Buffalo Ranch is a historic livestock ranch in the Lamar River valley of Yellowstone National Park. As an early contribution to the conservation of bison, it was created to preserve one of the last free-roaming American bison (buffalo) herds in the United States. The ranch was established in 1907 when 28 bison were moved from Fort Yellowstone to the Lamar Valley in the northeast corner of the park.

The Lamar Buffalo Ranch is maintained as an historic district comprising five buildings built in the early 20th century. The complex includes a ranger station built in 1915, a bunkhouse built in 1929, a residence which was moved from Soda Butte in 1938, a barn built in 1927, and a corral.

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Buffalo Ranch in Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park
Buffalo Ranch in Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park from Yellowstone NP, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted
Lamar Buffalo Ranch historic buildings, Yellowstone
Lamar Buffalo Ranch historic buildings, Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park from Yellowstone NP, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted