Yellowstone National Park in August: Vacation Planning Guide

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This Yellowstone National Park travel guide will help you plan your August vacation: things to see, do and photograph as well as what to pack, where to stay and services available.

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In August you’ll find all the park roads, services, and campgrounds are open so it’s one of the best times to visit Yellowstone National Park.

VISITING YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK IN AUGUST

YELLOWSTONE WEATHER IN AUGUST

The average temperatures in August at Yellowstone are highs near 80 and lows in the high 40s degrees Fahrenheit.

Before exploring any Yellowstone hiking trails, we recommend you check with the rangers at the Visitor Center to get current trail conditions.

Hiking at Yellowstone  in August

Any time of year is a good time to see the hydrothermal features in Yellowstone: geysers, hot springs, mudpots, travertine terraces and fumaroles.

Yellowstone Geysers and Hot Springs in August

In August you’ll get to experience the bison rut in Lamar and Hayden Valleys!

Wildlife at  Yellowstone in August

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