Historic stone gateway providing year-round access to wildlife-rich valleys, geothermal features, and the park's northern road corridors.
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 Gardiner (1 mi): Travel south from downtown Gardiner through the historic Roosevelt Arch and continue directly through the North Entrance station into Yellowstone National Park.
Overview
The North Entrance is Yellowstone National Park's most historic gateway and the only park entrance accessible by automobile throughout the entire year. Marked by the iconic Roosevelt Arch, completed in 1903, the entrance symbolizes the nation's commitment to preserving its first national park. Visitors arriving through this gateway are immediately welcomed by broad valleys, rolling hills, and abundant wildlife habitat that define Yellowstone's northern range.
Located adjacent to Gardiner, Montana, the North Entrance provides convenient access to Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, Tower-Roosevelt, and numerous scenic drives. Herds of elk, bison, and pronghorn are commonly seen nearby, while the surrounding landscape offers a striking introduction to Yellowstone's geological and ecological diversity. As both a historic landmark and a practical year-round access point, the North Entrance remains one of the park's most significant and heavily traveled gateways.
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Featured Regions
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Blacktail Deer Plateau
Broad forested plateau featuring open meadows, wildlife viewing opportunities, scenic drives, and expansive views across Yellowstone's northern landscapes.
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Bunsen Peak Road Bike Trail
Former service road converted to a multi-use trail for hikers and cyclists, passing through forested terrain with views of a thermal feature and wildlife-rich meadows.
Historic Fort Yellowstone
Collection of late nineteenth-century stone and frame buildings constructed when the U.S. Army administered the park, now serving as park headquarters.
Mammoth Hot Springs
Large complex of hot springs on a hill of travertine created over thousands of years as hot water from the spring cooled and deposited calcium carbonate
Obsidian Cliff
Volcanic glass cliff formed from rapidly cooled rhyolitic lava, historically quarried by Native Americans for tool-making and traded across much of North America.