Wildlife
Lamar Valley
Yellowstone, Wyoming
Broad northern Yellowstone valley where bison, wolves and bears are often spotted from the roadside at dawn.
- Price
- Park entry fee
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
A wide grassy valley in the northeast corner of the park, and one of the best places in Yellowstone to watch wildlife. Locals set up spotting scopes at dawn and dusk. Slow down and pull over carefully if you see a crowd.
Good to know
- Dawn and dusk give the best sightings
- Bring binoculars
- Keep at least 25 yards from bison, 100 yards from bears and wolves
- Best time
- Dawn
- Open
- Road open in winter from the north entrance
- Getting there
- Paved road, pull-offs
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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