2 national parks in Wyoming

National Parks in Wyoming

Wyoming has 2 national parks. Here's when each one is at its best, and the months that work for seeing several on one trip.

June and September are the best overall for Wyoming's parks. Grand Teton: Jun, Sep; Yellowstone: Jun, Sep.

Season calendar

Park	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Grand Teton
Yellowstone

Wyoming · Best Jun, Sep

The most dramatic mountain skyline in the Lower 48, with moose, elk and bison below.

Wyoming & Montana & Idaho · Best Jun, Sep

The world's first national park: geysers, hot springs and the best wildlife in the Lower 48.

2 parks · 6+ days · Best Jun, Sep

Geysers, bison, wolves and the jagged Tetons. Two of the most famous parks in the country sit just 10 miles apart.

Montana · Best Jul–Sep

South Dakota · Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Colorado · Best Jul–Sep

Utah · Best Apr–May, Oct

How many national parks are in Wyoming?

Wyoming has 2 national parks: Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park. Some of these are shared with neighboring states.

When is the best time to visit national parks in Wyoming?

June and September are the best overall for Wyoming's parks. Grand Teton: Jun, Sep; Yellowstone: Jun, Sep.

Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Ratings are editorial. Rules and road openings change each year, so confirm on the official NPS site before you go.