One of the best ways to see Yellowstone National Park is from behind the wheel, moving at your own pace and stopping wherever the view calls your name. Self-driving audio tours give you the freedom of an independent road trip combined with the insight of an expert guide.
Yellowstone Self-Driving Audio Tours
Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned Yellowstone traveler, these audio tours work right from your smartphone and take the guesswork out of what you are looking at. No tour group, no schedule, no problem.
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
⭐️ Rating: 4.6 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours to 1 day | 🔊Check Rates and Availability
This audio tour covers the highlights of both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks without locking you into a group schedule. Navigate to the spots that interest you most or follow a suggested itinerary. The tour works offline so you do not need cell service or Wi-Fi inside the park, which is a huge plus given Yellowstone's spotty coverage.
Beartooth Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 2-3 hours | 🔊Check Rates and Availability
If you are entering through Yellowstone's Northeast Entrance, this tour of the legendary Beartooth Highway is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary. The route connects Red Lodge, Montana to Cooke City and climbs to nearly 11,000 feet in elevation. Along the way you will pass Pilot and Index Peak, Island Lake, and stunning alpine plateaus. The Beartooth Highway is typically open from Memorial Day through late September.
Ultimate Audio Tours: Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton, & Banff
⭐️ Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 2 Days | 🔊Check Rates and Availability
For the ultimate western road trip, this bundle covers four incredible parks in one package. You will take in the geysers of Yellowstone, the towering peaks of Grand Teton, the ancient glaciers in Glacier National Park, and the famous hot springs of Banff. This is the self-guided tour bundle for anyone planning a multi-park adventure through the American and Canadian Rockies.
Self-driving audio tours are a fantastic option for families, couples, and solo travelers who want flexibility without sacrificing the knowledge of a guided experience. Load the app before you head into the park, grab some snacks, fill up the gas tank, and get ready for one of the greatest road trips in North America.
Lodging Options in Yellowstone National Park
⭐️ 4.3 of 5 Stars - Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel has hotel rooms and cabin accommodations. (Cabins are seasonal) and steps away from Mammoth Hot Springs and a great option for exploring Lamar Valley and wildlife viewing.
⭐️ 4.3 of 5 Stars - Roosevelt Lodge and Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.
These Cabin accommodations is the closest lodging in the park you can get to Lamar Valley! Caution, these rooms are hard to get as they are very popular. They also have an Old West Dinner Cookout, offer horseback rides, and Stagecoach Adventures.
⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars - Old Faithful Inn - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The Old Faithful Inn is arguably the pinnacle of all National Park Lodges! It is a right-of-passage to stay here, especially for fans of the parks, especially fans of the lodges and the National Park Rustic "Parkitecture" design. If you can't get a room here, make sure to at least stop in and check out the lobby and perhaps have lunch in the dining room.
⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars - The Old Faithful Snow Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The Old Faithful Snow Lodge is a newer lodge in Yellowstone with several upgraded ammenities and just steps from Old Faithful, Geyser Hill, and the lower Geyser Basin!
⭐️ 3.7 of 5 Stars - Old Faithful Lodge Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.
These simple, budget-friendly cabins offer the most affordable in-park lodging near Old Faithful. These cabins are small and rustic (giving me summer camp vibes), but you can't beat the location. They are perfect for travelers who plan to spend most of their time exploring rather than relaxing in their room.
⭐️ 3.9 of 5 Stars - Canyon Lodge & Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The lodge went through one of the largest sustainable redevelopment projects in the national parks in 2016 and is located minutes from the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
There are several dining options, a visitor center, gift shop, and close to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone Falls, Hayden Valley, and Norris Geyser Basin.
⭐️ 3.0 of 5 Stars - Grant Village Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.
Grant Village Lodge is a great alternative if all the Old Faithful Lodges are full. It's only 22 miles away from the Old Faithful area, the closest lodge to the West Thumb Geyser Basin and Grand Teton National Park, and the dining room has an EPIC view of Lake Yellowstone!
⭐️ 3.9 of 5 Stars - Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.
Get swept away by the charm and timeless elegance, with stunning lake views in Yellowstone's oldest hotel.
It is also close to Hayden Valley, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Falls. lodge that has hotel room-style and cabin accommodations.
Click on the map below to see additional hotels and vacation rentals near Yellowstone NP.
Yellowstone National Park Entrance Fee
New in 2026: Each Non-US Resident aged 16 and older visiting Yellowstone National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Snowmobile - $30.00 Entry for one driver and one passenger (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$20.00 for Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons)
$20.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons) ($25.00 plus $20.00 per person)
$125.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats
$200.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats
$300.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Yellowstone Resources
- Yellowstone National Park - Complete Guide to exploring America's First national Park
- Things to do Yellowstone - Check out all of the top things to do in the park.
- Yellowstone Waterfalls - There are so many great waterfalls in the park.
- Yellowstone Facts - Learn more about the unique features in Yellowstone.
- Grand Teton - Epic guide for planning an amazing visit to this park.
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