How to Avoid Crowds in Yellowstone

geyser basin with rising plumes of mist

The 2.2 million acres of Yellowstone National Park are filled with remarkable sights and wildlife. They are also filled with an annual total of over 4 million visitors, most of whom are in the park between mid-May to the end of September. The crowds, limited parking, and heavy traffic can add to the stress of a visit and disconnect us from the magic of an encounter with Yellowstone wilderness. Yet even on the busiest day of the summer, you can still find intimate moments in the Park.