Lamar Valley Wildlife Drive — Yellowstone NP

120

min visit

A scenic 8-mile loop drive through the heart of Yellowstone's most reliable wildlife corridor, where grizzlies, wolves, and bison roam open sagebrush meadows against the Absaroka Mountains. Stop at pullouts to glass distant herds and listen for wolf howls at dawn or dusk.

Visiting Lamar Valley Wildlife Drive: FAQs

How long does a visit to Lamar Valley Wildlife Drive take?

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Plan for about 2 hours at Lamar Valley Wildlife Drive.

When is the best time to visit Lamar Valley Wildlife Drive?

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May–June (calving season, fewer crowds) or early September (crisp air, elk bugling, post-summer visitor exodus); ideally arrive 30 minutes before sunrise.

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