Activity Northeast Entrance Road, Yellowstone National Park
Lamar Valley
An activity in Northeast Entrance Road, Yellowstone National Park, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Dawn.
Why go
Broad northern valley known as the best wolf-watching area in the park.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Yellowstone National Park, alongside 5 sights, 2 activities and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, 11 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Northeast Entrance Road
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Dawn
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Yellowstone National Park. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Yellow-walled canyon where the 308-foot Lower Falls builds a huge cone of ice in winter.
Outdoors · Yellowstone · 11 mi straight-line - 2Lamar Valley
Wide valley in northeast Yellowstone with bison, elk and the park's best chances of seeing wolves in winter.
Outdoors · Yellowstone · 12 mi straight-line - 3Artist Point
Classic viewpoint of the Lower Falls and the yellow walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Sight · 18 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Lamar Valley is a stop on our Glacier to Yellowstone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Yellowstone National Park
2 more curated activities in Yellowstone National Park. See the full Yellowstone National Park guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Yellowstone National Park run from 19°F in December to 72°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Lamar Valley itself, we suggest: Dawn.
Modelled monthly averages for Yellowstone National Park from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Yellowstone National Park weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Lamar Valley, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- NE Entrance Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
- Coordinates
- 44.86852, -110.17464
- Destination
- Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Lamar Valley: quick answers
How much time do you need at Lamar Valley?
Plan on about 3 hours at Lamar Valley. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Lamar Valley?
Our pick: Dawn. Insider tip: Arrive before sunrise and look for groups with spotting scopes.
Is Lamar Valley free?
Yes, we list Lamar Valley as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Lamar Valley?
Lamar Valley is at NE Entrance Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA, in Northeast Entrance Road. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Lamar Valley?
Lamar Valley appears on Glacier to Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Lamar Valley to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Yellowstone National Park.
Plan Yellowstone National Park
- Yellowstone National Park travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Yellowstone National Park weather by month
- Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park 44 mi straight-line
- Glacier National Park to Yellowstone National Park 336 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Yellowstone National Park
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.