National park · Wyoming
Yellowstone summer season 2028
May 15 – Sep 15
Tell us your Wyoming datesYellowstone National Park · Wyoming
Starts May 15
- Start looking
- by Nov 1
- Arrive
- May 14
- Head home
- Sep 16
Yellowstone 2028 — full-loop access window.
What you need to know
Yellowstone summer season 2028 runs May 15 – Sep 15, 2028, in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Slough Creek Campground sites — Lamar Valley wolf-watch at dawn from this base is iconic.
Yellowstone's primary RV-friendly season 2028.
Fishing Bridge + Madison + Grant campgrounds RV-accessible. Class A 35ft+ restricted on Dunraven Pass.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Wildlife distance rules: 100yds from bears, 25yds from all other wildlife (NPS). Carry bear spray + know deployment.
Insider tip. Slough Creek Campground sites — Lamar Valley wolf-watch at dawn from this base is iconic.
Official source: nps.gov/yell
Where to sleep near Jackson
None of the Wyoming campgrounds we verify lists Jackson as its nearest town.
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Around Yellowstone summer season
Frequently asked about Yellowstone summer season
When is Yellowstone summer season 2028?
Yellowstone summer season 2028 runs May 15 – Sep 15, 2028, in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Where is Yellowstone summer season held?
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
What are the exact 2028 dates?
May 15 – Sep 15, 2028.
What RV should I rent for Yellowstone summer season?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans, towable. Yellowstone's primary RV-friendly season 2028. Fishing Bridge + Madison + Grant campgrounds RV-accessible. Class A 35ft+ restricted on Dunraven Pass.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 28 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Wildlife distance rules: 100yds from bears, 25yds from all other wildlife (NPS). Carry bear spray + know deployment.
What's an insider tip?
Slough Creek Campground sites — Lamar Valley wolf-watch at dawn from this base is iconic.
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Before you rent in Wyoming — key local rules
Personal motorhomes under 26,001 lbs need no special license — Wyoming Driver Services
Aquatic Invasive Species inspection required at WY waters — WY Game & Fish — AIS
WY ORV permit: $15 per calendar year, same price for residents and visitors — Wyoming State Parks — ORV Permits & Trails
Wyoming BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — WY Stat §31-5-233
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Wyoming DOT before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Wyoming rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 16+ std · 21+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — no restriction
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-08:00