Yellowstone News and Information

  News Release Yellowstone National Park Sees 4,762,988 Visits in 2025 People enjoy a view of Old Faithful from the outside deck at the Inn NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  March 17, 2026 Contact:   Yellowstone Public Affairs , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park welcomed 4,762,988 recreation visits in 2025. Despite a 43-day partial government shutdown – the longest ever – the National Park Service worked to keep parks open and accessible whenever possible so visitors could continue to experience the nation’s natural and historic treasures. 2025 Visitation Highlights 4,762,988 recreation visits 86,891,452 visitor hours spent in park 1,238,983 overnight stays Visitation figures and trends help guide how the National Park Service manages parks to ensure the best possible experience for visitors. The  Visitation Statistics Dashboard  on NPS.gov provides recreation visit data for every park in the U.S. for 2025 and previous yea...