Flowers and trees blooming, bears venturing down from higher elevations, the bison “nursery” in full swing, longer days, and sunny afternoons that transpose to beautiful sunsets—- that is spring in West Yellowstone, Montana.
Spring travel to Yellowstone National Park offers visitors a unique and memorable experience and West Yellowstone is the perfect hub for all your adventures. Plan now so you don’t miss out on the unique adventures listed below.
- The heart of fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains, West Yellowstone is surrounded by some of the country’s top trout streams and some of the best float and deep water trout fishing on nearby Hebgen and Earthquake Lakes.
- Cycle-Only Days in Yellowstone National Park. The roads between the West Entrance at West Yellowstone and Mammoth Hot Springs will open as conditions allow in early April, depending on weather. The West gate does not start charging entrance fees until it re-opens for vehicle travel.
- Yellowstone Historic Center opens in mid-May. The Yellowstone Historic Center Museum, located in the Union Pacific Depot in West Yellowstone’s Historic District, aims to share the unique story of travel to and through Yellowstone National Park. The museum features exhibits on travel from the stage coach era, through the railroad heyday to the advent of the automobile and beyond, as well as exhibits on the heritage of the West Yellowstone area.
- The Earthquake Lake Visitor Center opens on Memorial Day and provides a panoramic view of the mountain that fell during an earthquake in 1959 and the resulting lake that was formed.
Other activities include scenic drives, wildlife watching and birding, hiking and much more. Sample itineraries are available here.
West Yellowstone offers a full range of lodging options, from personal cabins and family-owned motels to large, full- service properties. You are sure to find the perfect home away from home as you experience spring and summer in Yellowstone. Book your lodging now for the best selection and availability.